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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 29m at 2:55 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:16 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Nov 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:333.610:593.65:15-0.15:46-0.16:114:35Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:283.811:563.76:11-0.26:42-0.36:124:34Full Moon2Fri
3Sat12:183.97:04-0.37:35-0.46:144:32Full Moon3Sat
4Sun12:493.71:084.07:54-0.38:27-0.56:154:31Full Moon4Sun
5Mon1:413.71:564.08:43-0.29:17-0.56:164:30Full Moon5Mon
6Tue2:323.62:453.99:31-0.110:06-0.46:174:29Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:233.53:343.810:200.010:55-0.26:184:28Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:133.44:223.611:090.211:45-0.16:204:27Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:043.25:133.411:590.46:214:26Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:573.16:073.312:370.112:520.56:224:25Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:523.07:043.11:300.31:490.66:234:24Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:483.08:013.02:250.42:460.76:254:23Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:413.08:573.03:190.43:420.66:264:22Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:333.19:523.04:100.54:360.66:274:21Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:213.210:433.15:000.45:280.46:284:20Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:053.311:293.15:460.46:150.36:294:19Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:463.46:290.36:580.26:314:18Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:113.212:243.57:100.37:400.16:324:17New Moon18Sun
19Mon12:513.21:023.67:500.28:200.06:334:16New Moon19Mon
20Tue1:323.21:403.68:310.29:02-0.16:344:16New Moon20Tue
21Wed2:133.32:213.79:120.29:44-0.26:354:15Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu2:563.33:043.79:550.210:29-0.26:374:14Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:413.23:493.710:410.211:16-0.26:384:14Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:293.24:393.611:300.26:394:13Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:203.25:333.512:06-0.112:240.26:404:13First Quarter25Sun
26Mon6:163.26:323.51:00-0.11:230.36:414:12First Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:163.37:353.41:570.02:240.26:424:12First Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:163.48:393.42:560.03:270.26:434:11Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:163.59:433.43:550.04:300.06:454:11Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:143.610:453.44:530.05:31-0.16:464:10Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 5:35 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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