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 17m at 10:44 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:313.42:434.09:29-0.210:10-0.67:074:19Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:263.53:383.910:23-0.211:03-0.57:074:20Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:213.44:343.811:19-0.111:57-0.47:074:21Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:173.45:333.612:170.07:074:22Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:143.46:343.412:52-0.21:170.17:074:23Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:133.37:373.21:49-0.12:200.27:074:24Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri8:123.38:403.02:470.13:230.27:074:25Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat9:093.39:432.93:430.24:260.27:064:26Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:053.310:432.94:400.35:270.27:064:27Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:573.311:362.95:340.46:210.17:064:28Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:433.36:240.47:080.17:064:29Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:222.912:263.47:080.47:500.17:054:30New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:042.91:053.47:500.48:290.07:054:31New Moon13Thu
14Fri1:432.91:443.48:300.39:070.07:054:32New Moon14Fri
15Sat2:213.02:233.49:100.39:440.07:044:33New Moon15Sat
16Sun2:593.03:013.49:490.310:210.07:044:34Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:363.03:403.310:290.310:590.07:034:36Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:133.04:193.311:100.411:380.17:034:37Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:523.05:013.211:520.47:024:38Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:323.05:463.112:180.112:380.47:024:39First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:163.16:353.01:020.21:290.47:014:40First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:043.17:302.91:500.32:230.37:004:42First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:553.28:272.92:410.33:200.27:004:43First Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:503.39:292.93:360.34:200.16:594:44Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:483.510:313.04:330.25:200.06:584:45Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:473.611:303.15:320.16:19-0.26:574:47Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:453.86:300.07:15-0.46:574:48Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:273.312:403.97:26-0.18:09-0.66:564:49Full Moon28Fri
29Sat1:213.41:354.08:20-0.39:01-0.66:554:50Full Moon29Sat
30Sun2:153.52:304.09:14-0.39:52-0.66:544:52Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:083.63:243.910:08-0.310:43-0.66:534:53Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 1:22 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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