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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : 4:17 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 55m at 9:10 am (3.1 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 - May 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:163.58:073.11:580.32:430.15:367:37First Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:233.39:113.13:030.43:460.25:347:38First Quarter2Wed
3Thu9:303.210:133.14:090.54:470.35:337:39First Quarter3Thu
4Fri10:353.111:103.25:140.55:460.45:327:40Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:353.111:593.36:160.46:390.45:317:42Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:273.17:100.37:250.45:297:43Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:433.31:123.17:570.28:060.45:287:44Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:213.41:533.18:380.28:450.45:277:45Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:573.42:323.19:170.19:220.55:267:46Full Moon9Wed
10Thu2:343.43:103.19:550.110:000.55:257:47Full Moon10Thu
11Fri3:113.43:493.010:330.110:390.55:247:48Full Moon11Fri
12Sat3:493.44:283.011:120.211:180.65:237:49Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:283.45:082.911:520.211:590.65:217:50Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:093.35:502.912:340.25:207:51Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:523.36:352.912:420.61:180.35:197:52Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:393.27:222.91:290.72:050.35:187:53Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:303.28:123.02:210.62:550.35:187:54Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:243.29:023.13:160.63:460.35:177:55Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:213.29:543.34:120.54:380.35:167:56Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:193.310:463.55:100.35:320.25:157:57Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:173.311:393.76:080.16:250.15:147:58Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:143.47:04-0.27:190.05:137:59Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:313.91:093.57:59-0.38:110.05:138:00New Moon23Wed
24Thu1:234.12:043.58:52-0.59:03-0.15:128:01New Moon24Thu
25Fri2:154.12:593.59:46-0.59:56-0.15:118:02New Moon25Fri
26Sat3:094.13:553.510:39-0.510:500.05:108:02Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:054.04:513.411:33-0.411:450.15:108:03Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:013.95:473.412:27-0.35:098:04Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:583.76:453.312:410.21:22-0.15:098:05First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:583.57:433.21:400.32:190.15:088:06First Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:593.38:413.22:420.43:160.25:088:07First Quarter31Thu
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 12:43 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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