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 5h 44m 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 - Sep 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:443.38:073.62:29-0.12:480.16:067:13First Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:493.29:113.53:320.03:500.36:077:11First Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:563.110:163.54:360.14:530.36:087:10Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:023.111:203.55:400.15:560.36:097:08Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:023.26:410.16:570.36:107:06Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:193.512:553.37:360.17:510.26:117:05Full Moon6Mon
7Tue1:103.51:403.48:230.08:390.16:127:03Full Moon7Tue
8Wed1:553.52:213.49:060.09:230.16:137:01Full Moon8Wed
9Thu2:383.53:003.49:450.110:040.16:146:59Full Moon9Thu
10Fri3:183.43:373.410:240.110:450.16:156:58Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:583.44:153.411:020.211:260.26:166:56Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:383.34:533.411:410.36:176:54Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:193.25:333.312:070.212:200.46:186:53Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:023.06:153.212:500.31:030.56:196:51Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:482.97:023.21:360.41:490.66:206:49Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:392.97:533.12:250.52:390.76:216:47Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:322.88:463.13:180.53:320.76:226:46Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:262.89:413.24:120.54:260.66:236:44Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:212.910:373.35:060.45:220.56:246:42Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:143.111:313.46:000.36:170.46:256:40Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:043.36:510.17:100.16:266:39Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:233.612:513.57:40-0.18:01-0.16:276:37New Moon22Wed
23Thu1:123.71:373.88:27-0.28:50-0.36:286:35New Moon23Thu
24Fri2:013.82:243.99:14-0.39:40-0.56:296:33New Moon24Fri
25Sat2:513.93:124.010:02-0.410:31-0.56:306:32Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:433.84:024.110:50-0.411:22-0.56:316:30Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:353.84:544.011:41-0.36:326:28Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:303.65:483.912:15-0.412:34-0.16:336:26Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:283.46:463.71:11-0.31:300.16:346:25First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:303.37:493.62:11-0.12:310.26:366:23First Quarter30Thu
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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