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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 33m at 4:40 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 10:02 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:25 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - May 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:293.44:023.110:480.110:570.45:357:38Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:073.44:423.111:280.111:370.45:347:39Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:463.45:223.112:080.15:337:40Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:273.46:053.012:190.412:520.15:317:41Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:123.46:533.11:040.51:390.25:307:42First Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:023.37:443.11:540.52:290.25:297:43First Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:583.38:383.22:500.43:230.25:287:44First Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:563.39:333.33:470.44:180.15:277:45First Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:563.410:303.54:470.25:150.15:257:46Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:573.411:263.75:470.06:110.05:247:47Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:573.56:46-0.27:07-0.15:237:48Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:203.912:543.67:42-0.48:00-0.25:227:49Full Moon12Wed
13Thu1:124.11:493.78:36-0.58:52-0.35:217:50Full Moon13Thu
14Fri2:044.12:433.79:29-0.69:44-0.25:207:51Full Moon14Fri
15Sat2:574.13:373.710:21-0.610:36-0.25:197:52Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:504.14:313.611:13-0.511:29-0.15:187:53Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:433.95:253.512:05-0.45:177:54Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:363.76:203.412:220.112:58-0.25:167:55Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:323.57:163.31:160.21:530.05:157:56Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:303.38:133.22:140.42:490.25:157:57Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:293.29:093.23:130.53:440.35:147:58Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:283.110:023.24:120.54:380.45:137:59Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun10:253.010:543.25:100.55:300.55:128:00Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:203.011:413.36:060.56:190.55:118:01Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:113.06:570.47:060.55:118:02Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:253.312:563.07:420.37:490.55:108:03Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:053.41:383.18:240.28:300.45:098:04New Moon27Thu
28Fri1:443.52:183.19:040.19:100.45:098:04New Moon28Fri
29Sat2:223.52:583.19:440.19:500.45:088:05New Moon29Sat
30Sun3:013.53:383.110:230.010:310.45:088:06New Moon30Sun
31Mon3:413.54:193.111:040.011:120.45:078:07Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 7:21 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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