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 24m at 4:32 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:47 am (2.8 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 - Apr 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:063.411:343.35:520.26:210.05:226:05Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:553.56:430.07:08-0.15:206:06Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:193.612:423.67:31-0.27:54-0.35:196:07Full Moon3Sun
4Mon1:033.81:303.78:19-0.48:40-0.45:176:08Full Moon4Mon
5Tue1:493.92:193.89:07-0.69:27-0.45:156:09Full Moon5Tue
6Wed2:374.03:103.79:57-0.610:16-0.35:146:10Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:264.04:023.610:48-0.611:06-0.25:126:11Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:183.94:563.511:41-0.55:106:12Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:133.85:553.412:00-0.112:38-0.35:096:13Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:143.66:593.212:580.11:39-0.15:076:14Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:183.58:053.22:010.22:420.05:056:16Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:263.49:113.23:060.33:460.15:046:17Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:333.310:143.24:110.34:480.15:026:18Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:373.311:103.35:150.35:470.15:016:19Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:333.311:573.46:130.26:380.14:596:20Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:203.37:030.17:220.14:576:21New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:393.41:033.37:470.08:020.14:566:22New Moon17Sun
18Mon1:173.51:433.38:280.08:410.24:546:23New Moon18Mon
19Tue1:543.52:223.39:080.09:190.24:536:24New Moon19Tue
20Wed2:313.53:013.29:470.09:570.34:516:25Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:083.43:403.210:260.110:370.44:506:27Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:473.44:213.111:060.111:170.44:486:28Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:273.35:033.011:480.24:476:29Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:103.26:492.912:010.51:330.35:457:30First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:573.27:382.91:480.62:220.45:447:31First Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:493.18:292.92:390.63:130.45:427:32First Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:433.19:213.03:330.64:050.45:417:33First Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:383.110:143.14:280.54:580.35:407:34Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:353.211:063.35:240.45:510.25:387:35Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:303.411:563.66:190.26:430.15:377:36Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 7:09 am — 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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