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 1h 41m 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 - Jun 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:223.55:003.211:450.011:560.45:078:08Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:043.55:433.212:280.05:068:08Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:503.56:293.312:420.41:140.05:068:09Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:403.57:193.31:330.32:040.05:068:10First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:353.48:123.42:280.32:560.15:058:10First Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:333.49:073.53:260.23:510.15:058:11First Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:333.310:033.74:250.14:470.15:058:12Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:353.411:013.85:250.05:450.05:058:12Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:373.411:583.96:25-0.16:420.05:048:13Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:363.57:24-0.37:380.05:048:13Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:534.01:333.58:19-0.48:32-0.15:048:14Full Moon11Fri
12Sat1:464.02:283.59:13-0.59:25-0.15:048:15Full Moon12Sat
13Sun2:394.03:223.510:05-0.410:170.05:048:15Full Moon13Sun
14Mon3:323.94:143.510:55-0.411:090.05:048:15Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:243.85:053.411:45-0.35:048:16Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:153.75:543.412:000.112:34-0.15:048:16Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:063.56:443.312:520.31:230.15:048:17Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:583.37:353.21:450.42:130.25:048:17Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:523.18:263.22:390.53:030.45:048:17Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:463.09:163.23:340.53:530.55:058:17Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:412.910:063.24:290.54:430.65:058:18Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:362.910:563.25:230.55:330.65:058:18Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:292.911:443.36:160.56:230.65:058:18Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:192.97:060.47:110.65:068:18Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:293.41:053.07:520.37:560.55:068:18Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:123.41:483.08:340.28:390.45:068:18New Moon26Sat
27Sun1:533.52:303.19:160.19:220.45:078:18New Moon27Sun
28Mon2:343.63:113.29:570.010:050.35:078:18New Moon28Mon
29Tue3:163.63:533.210:39-0.110:490.25:088:18Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:593.64:353.311:21-0.111:340.25:088:18Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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