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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 02m at 4:17 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:32 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:14 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Nov 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:583.02:593.49:500.510:240.26:124:34Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:382.93:383.310:290.611:050.36:134:33Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:192.94:203.311:110.711:490.36:144:32Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:042.85:073.211:570.76:154:31First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:532.85:583.212:370.412:480.76:174:29First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:462.86:553.21:300.41:450.76:184:28First Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:412.97:543.22:240.32:440.66:194:27First Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:353.18:543.33:180.33:430.46:204:26Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:293.39:533.44:120.24:430.26:224:25Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:223.610:513.55:070.15:40-0.16:234:24Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:133.811:463.56:00-0.16:36-0.36:244:23Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:034.06:51-0.17:28-0.56:254:22Full Moon12Sun
13Mon12:393.612:534.17:41-0.28:21-0.66:274:21Full Moon13Mon
14Tue1:323.61:444.18:32-0.29:13-0.66:284:20Full Moon14Tue
15Wed2:263.52:364.09:23-0.110:05-0.56:294:19Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:213.43:303.910:160.010:58-0.36:304:18Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:163.34:253.711:090.211:53-0.16:314:18Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:133.25:233.512:060.36:334:17Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:123.16:243.312:500.01:060.56:344:16Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:133.07:273.11:490.22:090.66:354:15Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:103.08:283.02:460.33:110.66:364:15Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed9:053.19:273.03:410.44:110.56:374:14Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:563.110:232.94:330.55:080.56:384:13Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:423.211:122.95:220.55:590.46:404:13Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:243.311:563.06:070.56:430.36:414:12Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:033.36:480.57:240.26:424:12New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:373.012:403.47:270.58:030.26:434:11New Moon27Mon
28Tue1:173.01:173.48:060.58:420.16:444:11New Moon28Tue
29Wed1:562.91:563.48:450.59:220.16:454:11New Moon29Wed
30Thu2:362.92:353.49:250.510:020.16:464:10Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 6:54 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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