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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 05m at 3:47 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:09 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:24 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Jul 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:453.16:290.26:380.45:088:18Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:013.412:383.17:230.27:270.45:098:18Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:483.51:243.18:100.28:130.45:098:18New Moon3Mon
4Tue1:303.52:063.18:520.18:550.45:108:17New Moon4Tue
5Wed2:113.52:473.19:320.19:360.45:118:17New Moon5Wed
6Thu2:503.53:263.110:100.110:160.45:118:17New Moon6Thu
7Fri3:293.54:053.110:490.110:570.45:128:17Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:093.44:433.211:270.111:380.45:138:16Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:483.45:223.212:060.15:138:16Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:293.36:013.212:200.412:460.25:148:15Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:113.36:433.21:030.41:280.25:158:15First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:573.27:273.31:500.42:130.35:158:15First Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:463.18:153.32:400.43:000.35:168:14First Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:393.19:053.43:330.43:510.35:178:13First Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:353.19:593.54:280.34:450.35:188:13Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:333.210:553.75:250.15:410.25:198:12Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:333.211:523.86:240.06:380.15:198:12Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:313.47:21-0.27:350.05:208:11Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:484.01:273.58:16-0.48:30-0.25:218:10Full Moon19Wed
20Thu1:434.12:223.69:10-0.59:25-0.25:228:09Full Moon20Thu
21Fri2:384.13:173.710:02-0.610:19-0.35:238:09Full Moon21Fri
22Sat3:334.14:123.810:54-0.611:14-0.35:248:08Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:294.05:053.811:46-0.55:258:07Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:243.95:583.712:08-0.212:38-0.35:268:06Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:193.76:533.61:04-0.11:31-0.25:278:05Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:173.57:483.52:010.02:250.05:288:04Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:173.38:453.43:010.23:210.25:288:03Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:173.19:413.44:010.34:160.45:298:02Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat10:173.010:373.35:010.35:120.55:308:01Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:163.011:323.36:000.36:070.55:318:00Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:103.06:550.36:590.55:327:59Waning 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 6:28 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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