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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 25m at 12:45 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:01 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - May 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:013.53:313.210:170.010:280.35:357:38Full Moon1Thu
2Fri3:383.54:103.210:560.011:070.35:347:39Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:153.54:503.211:360.011:480.45:337:40Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:553.55:323.112:190.05:317:41Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:393.46:183.112:310.41:050.15:307:42Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:273.47:093.11:190.41:550.15:297:43Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:213.48:053.12:130.42:500.15:287:44Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu8:203.49:033.23:110.43:470.15:277:45Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri9:213.410:013.44:120.34:450.05:257:46Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:243.511:003.55:130.25:430.05:247:47Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:263.511:563.76:140.06:40-0.15:237:48Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:253.67:13-0.27:35-0.25:227:49Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:493.91:213.78:08-0.48:27-0.35:217:50New Moon13Tue
14Wed1:404.02:153.79:01-0.59:17-0.35:207:51New Moon14Wed
15Thu2:314.13:083.79:53-0.610:08-0.25:197:52New Moon15Thu
16Fri3:214.04:003.610:44-0.510:58-0.15:187:53Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:113.94:523.511:34-0.411:480.15:177:54Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:023.85:443.412:25-0.25:167:55Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:533.66:373.212:390.21:160.05:157:56Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:473.47:323.11:320.42:100.15:157:57First Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:433.28:283.12:280.53:050.35:147:58First Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:413.19:223.03:260.63:590.45:137:59First Quarter22Thu
23Fri9:383.010:143.14:230.64:510.55:128:00First Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:343.011:043.15:190.65:420.55:118:01Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:283.011:513.26:130.56:310.55:118:02Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:163.17:020.47:150.45:108:03Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:333.31:013.17:470.37:580.45:098:04Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:123.41:423.18:290.28:380.45:098:04Full Moon28Wed
29Thu1:513.52:233.29:100.19:180.35:088:05Full Moon29Thu
30Fri2:293.53:043.29:500.09:590.35:088:06Full Moon30Fri
31Sat3:083.63:453.210:310.010:410.35:078:07Full Moon31Sat
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 3:23 am — 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 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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