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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 27m at 10:57 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:443.49:333.23:260.44:090.15:367:37First Quarter1Sat
2Sun9:523.310:383.24:320.45:120.15:357:38Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:593.311:383.35:380.36:130.25:337:39Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:003.36:400.37:080.25:327:40Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:293.412:533.37:350.17:560.25:317:41Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:143.51:403.38:240.18:390.25:297:43Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:543.52:233.39:070.09:190.25:287:44Full Moon7Fri
8Sat2:323.53:043.39:480.09:580.35:277:45Full Moon8Sat
9Sun3:103.53:443.210:280.010:370.45:267:46Full Moon9Sun
10Mon3:473.54:233.111:070.011:160.45:257:47Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:263.45:043.111:470.111:570.55:247:48Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:063.35:463.012:290.25:237:49Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:493.36:312.912:390.61:130.35:227:50Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:353.27:192.91:250.72:000.45:217:51Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:243.18:092.92:150.72:500.45:207:52Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:173.19:002.93:080.73:410.45:197:53Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:113.19:503.04:020.74:320.45:187:54Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:063.210:413.24:570.65:240.35:177:55Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:013.211:303.45:510.46:150.25:167:56Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:553.46:450.17:050.15:157:57Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:173.612:473.57:37-0.17:530.05:147:58New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:043.81:373.68:27-0.38:42-0.15:137:59New Moon22Sat
23Sun1:524.02:283.69:17-0.59:31-0.25:138:00New Moon23Sun
24Mon2:414.13:213.610:09-0.610:22-0.25:128:01New Moon24Mon
25Tue3:334.14:153.611:01-0.611:14-0.15:118:01Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:264.15:113.511:54-0.55:108:02Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:223.96:083.412:080.012:49-0.45:108:03Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:203.87:093.41:060.11:47-0.25:098:04First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:233.68:123.32:070.22:470.05:098:05First Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:283.49:143.33:110.33:470.15:088:06First Quarter30Sun
31Mon9:333.310:133.34:150.44:470.25:088:07First Quarter31Mon
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 1:35 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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