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 3h 03m 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 - Nov 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:173.41:303.88:210.08:51-0.26:114:35New Moon1Wed
2Thu2:013.52:133.89:040.09:36-0.36:134:33Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:473.52:593.99:500.010:23-0.36:144:32Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:353.43:473.810:380.011:13-0.36:154:31Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:263.44:393.811:290.16:164:30Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:213.35:363.712:06-0.212:250.26:184:29First Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:213.36:383.51:03-0.11:250.26:194:28First Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:233.37:433.52:030.02:290.26:204:26First Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:263.48:493.43:040.03:330.26:214:25Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:283.49:543.44:050.04:360.16:224:24Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:273.510:553.45:040.05:380.06:244:23Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:213.611:503.55:590.06:34-0.16:254:22Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:093.76:500.07:24-0.26:264:21Full Moon13Mon
14Tue12:393.412:543.77:380.08:11-0.26:274:20Full Moon14Tue
15Wed1:263.41:373.78:220.18:56-0.26:294:20Full Moon15Wed
16Thu2:113.42:193.79:060.19:40-0.16:304:19Full Moon16Thu
17Fri2:553.33:013.69:490.210:22-0.16:314:18Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:383.23:433.510:320.311:050.16:324:17Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:213.14:273.311:160.411:490.26:334:16Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:063.05:133.212:020.56:354:16Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:543.06:033.112:360.312:520.66:364:15Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:442.96:553.01:250.41:440.76:374:14Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:353.07:493.02:150.42:380.66:384:14Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri8:253.08:433.03:050.43:310.66:394:13Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat9:153.19:363.03:550.44:240.56:404:12Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:033.210:283.14:440.45:160.36:414:12Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:493.411:173.25:330.36:060.16:434:12Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:333.66:200.26:53-0.16:444:11New Moon28Tue
29Wed12:033.312:173.87:060.17:40-0.36:454:11New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:503.41:023.97:520.08:27-0.46:464:10New Moon30Thu
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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