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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 17m at 3:34 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:49 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:24 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Aug 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:153.44:423.311:280.111:440.35:357:57Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:553.35:203.312:060.25:367:56Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:363.26:003.212:260.412:450.35:377:54Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:193.16:423.21:090.41:270.45:387:53First Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:063.07:273.21:560.52:120.55:397:52First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:552.98:153.22:460.52:590.65:407:51First Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:482.89:063.23:380.53:500.65:417:49First Quarter7Tue
8Wed9:432.89:593.34:320.54:430.65:427:48Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:392.910:543.45:280.45:380.55:437:47Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:353.011:493.66:230.26:340.45:447:46Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:283.27:170.17:280.25:457:44Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:423.71:183.48:07-0.18:210.05:467:43Full Moon12Sun
13Mon1:333.92:073.68:56-0.39:12-0.25:477:41Full Moon13Mon
14Tue2:244.02:563.79:44-0.410:04-0.35:487:40Full Moon14Tue
15Wed3:164.03:463.910:32-0.510:56-0.45:497:39Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:083.94:363.911:21-0.511:48-0.45:507:37Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:013.85:273.912:11-0.45:517:36Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:563.76:213.812:42-0.31:03-0.25:527:34Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:543.57:183.71:39-0.21:580.05:537:33Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:553.38:183.62:40-0.12:570.25:547:31Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:003.19:213.53:420.13:570.35:557:30Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed10:063.010:253.44:460.24:590.45:567:28Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:103.011:273.45:500.26:010.55:577:26Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:093.16:510.26:590.45:587:25Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:233.412:583.17:430.27:500.45:597:23Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:103.41:413.28:270.28:360.36:007:22New Moon26Sun
27Mon1:533.42:203.29:060.19:170.36:017:20New Moon27Mon
28Tue2:323.42:563.39:430.19:570.26:027:18New Moon28Tue
29Wed3:113.43:323.310:190.210:360.26:037:17New Moon29Wed
30Thu3:493.34:083.310:550.211:150.26:047:15Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:273.34:443.311:320.311:550.36:057:13Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 6:11 am — 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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