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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 39m at 11:34 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:53 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Sep 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:033.54:273.411:130.011:320.16:057:13Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:463.45:083.411:540.16:067:12Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:293.35:493.312:160.212:350.36:077:10Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:143.16:323.21:010.31:190.46:087:08First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:023.07:193.21:490.42:050.66:097:07First Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:542.98:103.12:390.52:550.76:117:05First Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:482.89:033.13:330.53:470.76:127:03First Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:432.89:573.14:270.64:400.76:137:01Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:392.810:513.25:220.55:340.76:147:00Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:332.911:433.36:150.46:270.66:156:58Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:213.07:050.37:180.46:166:56Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:323.51:053.27:510.18:050.26:176:55Full Moon12Sat
13Sun1:173.61:473.48:350.08:510.06:186:53Full Moon13Sun
14Mon2:023.72:303.69:19-0.29:37-0.16:196:51Full Moon14Mon
15Tue2:483.83:133.710:03-0.310:24-0.36:206:49Full Moon15Tue
16Wed3:353.83:593.810:48-0.311:13-0.36:216:48Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:243.84:463.911:34-0.36:226:46Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:153.75:353.812:03-0.312:23-0.26:236:44Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:083.56:293.812:56-0.31:150.06:246:42Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:073.47:273.71:53-0.22:120.16:256:41Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:103.28:303.62:540.03:120.36:266:39Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:163.29:363.53:570.04:150.36:276:37Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:233.210:423.55:020.15:200.46:286:35Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:283.211:453.56:050.16:230.36:296:34Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:253.37:040.07:210.26:306:32Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:413.51:143.47:560.08:130.16:316:30New Moon26Sat
27Sun1:313.61:583.48:420.08:590.16:326:29New Moon27Sun
28Mon2:153.52:383.59:240.09:430.06:336:27New Moon28Mon
29Tue2:583.53:163.510:030.110:240.16:346:25New Moon29Tue
30Wed3:393.43:543.410:420.211:050.16:356:23Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 2:13 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 (14% illuminated). This places Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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