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 5h 11m 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 - May 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:544.02:313.69:17-0.59:32-0.25:347:38Full Moon1Thu
2Fri2:434.03:243.510:09-0.510:21-0.15:337:40Full Moon2Fri
3Sat3:344.04:173.411:00-0.511:120.15:327:41Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:253.95:103.311:51-0.35:317:42Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:173.76:033.212:030.212:43-0.15:297:43Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:113.56:593.012:560.41:380.15:287:44Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:083.37:583.01:520.52:350.35:277:45Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu8:083.18:552.92:520.63:310.45:267:46Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri9:083.09:503.03:520.74:260.55:257:47Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:073.010:413.04:510.75:190.65:247:48Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:033.011:293.15:480.66:080.65:237:49Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:543.06:400.56:530.65:227:50Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:123.212:403.07:270.47:350.55:217:51Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:513.31:223.08:090.38:150.55:207:52New Moon14Wed
15Thu1:293.42:033.08:490.28:540.55:197:53New Moon15Thu
16Fri2:063.42:423.09:290.19:330.55:187:54New Moon16Fri
17Sat2:443.53:233.010:090.110:130.55:177:55New Moon17Sat
18Sun3:233.54:043.010:500.110:550.55:167:56Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:043.54:473.011:320.111:380.55:157:57Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:483.55:313.012:170.15:147:58Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:353.56:193.112:250.51:040.15:137:59Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:263.57:113.11:160.51:550.15:138:00First Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:223.48:053.22:130.42:490.15:128:01First Quarter23Fri
24Sat8:223.49:013.43:120.43:440.15:118:02First Quarter24Sat
25Sun9:233.39:573.54:130.34:390.15:108:03Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:253.310:533.75:140.15:360.15:108:03Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:273.311:483.86:150.06:320.15:098:04Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:263.47:13-0.27:270.15:098:05Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:413.91:223.48:08-0.38:190.15:088:06Full Moon29Thu
30Fri1:333.92:163.49:01-0.49:110.15:088:07Full Moon30Fri
31Sat2:243.93:093.39:53-0.410:020.15:078:08Full Moon31Sat
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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