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 6h 15m 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 - Aug 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:213.312:573.07:440.37:460.55:337:58Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:053.41:403.18:260.28:300.45:347:57New Moon2Wed
3Thu1:463.42:193.19:050.29:110.45:357:56New Moon3Thu
4Fri2:263.42:583.29:430.19:510.35:367:55New Moon4Fri
5Sat3:043.53:353.210:200.110:310.35:377:53New Moon5Sat
6Sun3:433.44:123.210:580.111:110.35:387:52Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:223.44:493.311:350.111:520.35:397:51Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:013.45:273.312:140.15:407:50Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:423.36:073.312:340.312:550.25:417:48Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:273.26:513.41:200.31:390.25:427:47First Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:163.27:413.42:090.32:280.35:437:46First Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:113.18:343.53:040.23:210.35:457:44First Quarter12Sat
13Sun9:093.19:313.64:010.24:180.35:467:43Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:103.110:313.75:000.15:170.25:477:42Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:123.211:323.86:010.06:170.15:487:40Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:133.47:00-0.27:170.05:497:39Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:313.91:103.57:57-0.38:14-0.25:507:37Full Moon17Thu
18Fri1:284.02:043.78:50-0.59:09-0.35:517:36Full Moon18Fri
19Sat2:234.12:573.89:42-0.510:02-0.45:527:34Full Moon19Sat
20Sun3:174.03:493.810:33-0.510:55-0.35:537:33Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:103.94:403.811:22-0.411:47-0.35:547:31Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:033.85:303.712:12-0.25:557:30Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:553.66:203.612:40-0.11:020.05:567:28Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:503.47:133.51:340.01:530.25:577:27Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:463.28:083.32:300.22:470.45:587:25Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:453.09:043.33:280.33:420.55:597:24Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:432.910:013.24:260.44:380.66:007:22Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:422.910:573.25:240.45:340.66:017:20Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:372.911:503.36:200.46:280.66:027:19Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:253.07:100.47:170.56:037:17Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:373.31:083.17:530.38:020.46:047:15Waning Crescent31Thu
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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