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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 30m at 11:34 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:53 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Oct 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:393.72:563.99:47-0.210:17-0.46:376:21New Moon1Thu
2Fri3:283.73:434.010:33-0.211:07-0.46:386:19Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:183.64:334.011:22-0.111:58-0.46:396:17Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:113.55:253.912:130.06:406:15Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:083.36:223.712:53-0.21:080.26:416:14First Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:103.27:253.61:52-0.12:080.36:436:12First Quarter6Tue
7Wed8:163.18:333.42:550.13:130.46:446:10First Quarter7Wed
8Thu9:243.19:423.44:000.24:200.56:456:09Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:303.110:493.35:050.25:260.46:466:07Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:303.211:503.36:060.26:290.36:476:06Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:213.37:010.27:250.26:486:04Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:423.41:063.47:480.28:130.16:496:02Full Moon12Mon
13Tue1:283.31:453.58:300.28:560.16:506:01Full Moon13Tue
14Wed2:103.32:223.59:090.39:360.16:515:59Full Moon14Wed
15Thu2:503.32:583.59:460.310:160.16:525:58Full Moon15Thu
16Fri3:293.23:353.410:240.410:550.16:545:56Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:083.14:133.411:020.511:350.26:555:54Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:493.04:533.311:420.66:565:53Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:312.95:353.212:170.312:240.66:575:51Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:162.86:213.21:010.41:090.76:585:50Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:062.87:123.11:490.51:590.86:595:48Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:582.88:063.12:410.52:530.87:015:47Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:512.89:023.13:330.53:490.77:025:46Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat9:432.99:573.24:250.44:450.67:035:44Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:333.110:523.35:170.35:400.47:045:43Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:223.411:463.46:070.26:340.27:055:41Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:093.66:560.17:26-0.17:065:40Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:363.512:553.87:440.08:16-0.37:085:39New Moon28Wed
29Thu1:263.61:414.08:32-0.19:06-0.57:095:37New Moon29Thu
30Fri2:163.62:294.19:20-0.29:56-0.67:105:36New Moon30Fri
31Sat3:083.63:204.110:09-0.210:48-0.57:115:35Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 2:13 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 14% 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 (14% 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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