Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 6h 02m at 10:02 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 3:17 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:32 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Sep 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:083.43:343.210:210.210:330.36:057:14Full Moon1Thu
2Fri3:463.44:093.210:560.211:120.36:067:12Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:233.34:433.311:310.311:510.36:077:11Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:013.25:193.312:070.36:087:09Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:413.15:573.212:310.312:460.46:097:07Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:243.06:383.21:140.41:270.56:107:06Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:122.97:253.22:020.42:140.66:117:04Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu8:052.88:183.22:550.43:060.76:127:02Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri9:022.89:163.33:510.44:020.76:137:00Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:032.810:173.44:510.45:020.66:146:59Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:043.011:193.65:510.26:030.46:156:57Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:023.26:500.07:030.26:166:55Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:183.712:563.47:44-0.17:590.06:176:54New Moon13Tue
14Wed1:133.91:473.68:35-0.38:53-0.26:186:52New Moon14Wed
15Thu2:074.02:373.89:25-0.49:46-0.46:196:50New Moon15Thu
16Fri3:004.03:273.910:14-0.410:38-0.56:206:48Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:533.94:163.911:03-0.411:31-0.46:216:47Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:463.85:063.911:52-0.26:226:45Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:403.65:583.812:24-0.312:420.06:236:43Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:373.36:533.61:19-0.21:360.26:246:41First Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:383.17:523.42:180.02:340.46:266:40First Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:423.08:553.33:200.23:340.66:276:38First Quarter22Thu
23Fri9:472.99:593.24:240.34:360.76:286:36Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:512.911:013.25:280.45:390.76:296:34Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:472.911:573.26:280.46:370.66:306:33Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:353.07:190.37:270.56:316:31Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:443.31:153.18:010.38:110.46:326:29Full Moon27Tue
28Wed1:263.31:513.28:370.38:500.36:336:27Full Moon28Wed
29Thu2:043.32:253.39:120.29:280.26:346:26Full Moon29Thu
30Fri2:413.32:593.39:460.210:060.26:356:24Full Moon30Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8447291)

Common Questions About Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA today?

Slack tide in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA is approximately 12:39 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA?

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA?

Tide predictions for Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA?

Tide data for Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8447291. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8447291.

What is the moon phase in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA is Full Moon (99% illuminated). This places Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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