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 : 10:57 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 55m at 4:01 pm (3.5 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 - Oct 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:513.41:193.38:050.28:210.26:366:22Full Moon1Fri
2Sat1:333.51:573.48:440.19:030.16:376:20Full Moon2Sat
3Sun2:143.52:353.59:240.09:45-0.16:386:19Full Moon3Sun
4Mon2:563.63:143.710:040.010:29-0.26:396:17Full Moon4Mon
5Tue3:393.63:553.710:46-0.111:14-0.26:406:15Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:243.54:393.811:300.06:426:14Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:123.45:263.712:01-0.212:170.16:436:12Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:043.36:193.712:52-0.21:080.26:446:10Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:013.27:173.61:48-0.12:040.36:456:09Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:043.18:203.52:480.03:060.46:466:07Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:103.19:273.53:510.14:100.46:476:05Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue10:163.210:343.54:550.15:150.36:486:04Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:193.311:393.55:570.06:190.26:496:02Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:163.46:560.07:190.16:506:01Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:373.61:073.67:49-0.18:120.06:525:59New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:293.61:523.68:37-0.19:01-0.16:535:57New Moon16Sat
17Sun2:163.62:353.79:210.09:47-0.16:545:56New Moon17Sun
18Mon3:023.53:173.610:040.010:31-0.16:555:54New Moon18Mon
19Tue3:473.43:573.610:460.211:150.06:565:53Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:303.34:383.511:270.311:580.16:575:51Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:143.25:213.412:100.46:585:50Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:593.06:063.312:430.212:550.67:005:48Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:482.96:553.21:300.31:430.77:015:47First Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:412.87:493.12:220.42:360.87:025:45First Quarter24Sun
25Mon8:362.88:453.03:150.53:310.87:035:44First Quarter25Mon
26Tue9:312.89:413.04:090.54:260.87:045:43First Quarter26Tue
27Wed10:232.910:353.15:020.55:210.77:055:41Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:133.011:273.25:520.46:140.57:075:40Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:583.26:400.37:030.37:085:38Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:153.312:393.47:250.27:490.17:095:37Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun1:003.412:193.67:080.17:34-0.16:104:36Full Moon31Sun
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 7:29 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 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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