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 4h 12m 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 - Dec 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:162.93:163.410:060.510:430.16:474:10Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:582.93:583.410:490.511:260.16:484:10Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:412.94:443.311:350.56:494:09Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:273.05:343.312:110.112:250.56:504:09First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:173.06:293.21:000.11:210.56:514:09First Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:093.27:273.21:520.22:190.46:524:09First Quarter6Wed
7Thu8:033.38:273.22:460.13:190.26:534:09First Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:573.59:283.23:400.14:190.16:544:09Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:533.610:303.24:360.15:19-0.16:554:09Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:493.811:283.35:330.06:17-0.36:564:09Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:433.96:280.07:12-0.46:574:09Full Moon11Mon
12Tue12:243.312:354.07:21-0.18:06-0.56:574:09Full Moon12Tue
13Wed1:193.41:284.08:14-0.18:58-0.56:584:09Full Moon13Wed
14Thu2:123.32:213.99:060.09:49-0.46:594:09Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:063.33:143.89:580.010:40-0.37:004:10Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:573.24:063.610:500.111:30-0.27:004:10Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:493.24:583.411:420.37:014:10Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:403.15:523.212:200.012:370.47:024:11Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:323.16:483.01:110.21:340.57:024:11Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:243.07:452.92:020.42:320.57:034:12Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:153.08:422.82:530.53:290.57:034:12Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri9:063.09:392.73:440.64:250.57:044:13Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:563.110:342.74:340.65:200.47:044:13Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:453.111:242.75:240.66:110.47:054:14Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:303.26:120.66:560.37:054:14Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:102.812:123.36:560.67:380.27:054:15New Moon26Tue
27Wed12:522.812:533.47:380.58:190.17:064:16New Moon27Wed
28Thu1:332.91:333.48:200.48:590.07:064:16New Moon28Thu
29Fri2:142.92:143.59:020.49:390.07:064:17New Moon29Fri
30Sat2:543.02:563.59:440.310:20-0.17:064:18Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun3:353.03:393.510:280.310:59-0.17:074:19Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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