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 3h 58m 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 - Mar 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:463.73:073.89:50-0.410:19-0.56:155:29Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:343.73:573.710:41-0.411:06-0.36:135:30Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:213.64:473.511:31-0.211:53-0.16:115:31Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:093.55:393.212:23-0.16:105:33Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:593.36:343.012:430.21:180.16:085:34Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:523.27:332.81:350.42:150.36:075:35Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:493.18:342.72:300.53:150.46:055:36Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:483.09:362.73:270.64:160.46:035:37Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:483.010:342.74:250.75:160.46:025:38Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:443.111:252.85:230.66:090.46:005:40Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:333.26:140.56:530.35:585:41Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:082.912:163.36:590.47:320.25:575:42Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:473.012:563.37:410.38:090.15:555:43New Moon13Sun
14Mon1:233.11:343.48:200.28:450.05:535:44New Moon14Mon
15Tue1:583.22:123.48:590.19:210.05:525:45New Moon15Tue
16Wed2:333.32:503.49:380.09:580.05:505:46Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:083.43:293.410:180.010:360.05:485:48Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:453.44:103.311:00-0.111:160.15:475:49Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:253.44:543.211:450.05:455:50Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:093.45:443.112:000.212:350.05:435:51First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:003.46:413.012:500.31:310.15:415:52First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:583.47:442.91:460.32:320.15:405:53First Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:013.48:502.92:480.43:350.15:385:54First Quarter23Wed
24Thu9:083.49:573.03:520.44:400.05:365:55Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:163.511:003.24:580.25:43-0.15:355:56Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:193.611:563.46:010.16:40-0.25:335:58Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:163.76:59-0.17:32-0.35:315:59Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:473.61:093.87:52-0.38:21-0.45:296:00Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:353.71:593.88:43-0.49:08-0.35:286:01Full Moon29Tue
30Wed2:213.72:483.79:32-0.49:53-0.25:266:02Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:063.73:363.510:19-0.310:37-0.15:246:03Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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