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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : 3:47 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 38m at 8:49 am (2.9 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 - Sep 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:193.41:473.28:330.28:430.36:057:14New Moon1Fri
2Sat1:583.42:243.39:110.19:240.26:067:12New Moon2Sat
3Sun2:373.53:013.39:480.110:030.26:077:10New Moon3Sun
4Mon3:153.53:383.410:260.110:440.16:087:09Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:543.44:153.411:040.111:250.16:097:07Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:343.44:543.511:430.16:107:05Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:173.45:353.512:080.112:250.16:117:04Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:023.36:213.512:540.11:110.26:127:02First Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:533.27:133.51:440.12:020.36:137:00First Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:503.18:103.52:400.12:580.36:146:59First Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:503.19:113.53:390.13:580.36:156:57First Quarter11Mon
12Tue9:533.210:143.64:400.15:000.26:166:55Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:573.311:183.75:420.06:020.16:176:53Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:583.46:42-0.17:030.06:186:52Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:183.812:543.67:38-0.38:00-0.26:196:50Full Moon15Fri
16Sat1:153.91:463.78:31-0.38:53-0.36:206:48Full Moon16Sat
17Sun2:083.92:363.89:21-0.49:45-0.46:216:46Full Moon17Sun
18Mon3:003.93:243.810:09-0.310:35-0.46:236:45Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:513.84:123.810:57-0.211:24-0.36:246:43Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:403.64:593.711:44-0.16:256:41Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:293.45:463.612:13-0.112:310.16:266:39Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:203.36:363.41:040.01:200.36:276:38Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:133.17:293.31:560.22:120.56:286:36Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:093.08:243.22:510.43:060.66:296:34Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon9:062.99:213.13:470.54:020.76:306:32Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue10:032.910:183.14:430.54:580.76:316:31Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:572.911:123.25:380.55:520.66:326:29Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:473.06:290.46:440.56:336:27Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:023.212:313.27:140.37:300.46:346:26Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:463.31:113.37:560.28:130.26:356:24New Moon30Sat
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 12:18 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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