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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 11:34 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 15m at 4:14 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Apr 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:503.57:373.11:360.22:200.05:226:04First Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:563.48:453.02:390.33:250.15:216:05First Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:053.49:543.13:450.44:310.15:196:07Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:133.410:573.24:510.35:340.05:176:08Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:163.411:513.35:540.26:310.05:166:09Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:103.56:510.17:21-0.15:146:10Full Moon6Tue
7Wed12:383.412:583.57:410.08:05-0.15:126:11Full Moon7Wed
8Thu1:203.51:433.58:26-0.18:470.05:116:12Full Moon8Thu
9Fri2:003.52:263.49:09-0.19:270.05:096:13Full Moon9Fri
10Sat2:393.53:073.39:51-0.110:060.25:076:14Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:173.53:473.210:320.010:460.35:066:15Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:563.44:293.111:140.111:270.45:046:16Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:363.35:133.011:570.25:026:18Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:203.26:002.912:100.512:440.35:016:19Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:093.16:522.812:580.71:350.44:596:20Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:023.07:472.71:500.72:280.54:586:21Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:573.08:422.82:440.83:220.54:566:22Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:543.09:362.93:400.74:160.54:556:23Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:493.110:263.04:350.65:080.44:536:24Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:423.211:133.25:290.45:570.24:526:25Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:313.411:563.46:190.26:430.14:506:26Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:183.57:070.07:28-0.14:496:27New Moon22Thu
23Fri12:383.61:043.67:53-0.28:12-0.24:476:28New Moon23Fri
24Sat1:213.81:513.78:40-0.48:57-0.24:466:30New Moon24Sat
25Sun3:063.93:403.710:28-0.510:44-0.25:447:31Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon3:544.04:313.611:18-0.511:33-0.15:437:32Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:444.05:243.512:10-0.55:417:33Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:373.96:203.412:250.01:04-0.35:407:34Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:343.77:223.31:210.12:03-0.25:397:35First Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:373.58:273.22:220.33:050.05:377:36First Quarter30Fri
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 7:54 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 (7% 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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