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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 37m at 4:40 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 10:02 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:25 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Jan 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:233.01:273.48:130.38:470.07:064:20New Moon1Thu
2Fri2:013.02:053.48:520.39:240.07:064:20New Moon2Fri
3Sat2:393.12:433.49:320.310:020.07:074:21Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:173.13:223.410:120.310:400.07:064:22Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:553.14:013.310:520.311:190.07:064:23Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:333.14:423.311:350.37:064:24Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:143.15:273.212:000.112:200.37:064:25First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:583.16:163.112:450.11:100.37:064:26First Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:473.27:103.11:330.22:040.37:064:27First Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:393.38:073.02:240.23:010.27:064:28First Quarter10Sat
11Sun8:343.49:073.13:190.24:000.17:054:29Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:323.510:093.14:160.15:00-0.17:054:30Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:313.711:103.35:150.05:59-0.37:054:32Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:283.96:13-0.16:56-0.57:044:33Full Moon14Wed
15Thu12:073.412:234.07:09-0.27:50-0.67:044:34Full Moon15Thu
16Fri1:023.51:184.18:04-0.48:42-0.77:034:35Full Moon16Fri
17Sat1:563.62:124.08:57-0.49:34-0.77:034:36Full Moon17Sat
18Sun2:503.73:064.09:51-0.410:25-0.67:024:37Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:423.63:593.810:43-0.311:15-0.57:024:39Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:333.64:523.611:37-0.27:014:40Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:253.55:473.412:06-0.312:32-0.17:004:41Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:193.46:453.212:58-0.11:290.17:004:42Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:153.37:443.01:520.12:290.26:594:43Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat8:113.28:452.82:480.33:280.36:584:45Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun9:083.19:452.83:430.44:290.36:574:46Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:043.110:432.84:390.55:270.36:574:47Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:563.211:332.85:330.56:190.26:564:48Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:423.36:220.47:030.26:554:50Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:172.912:243.37:060.37:430.16:544:51New Moon29Thu
30Fri12:573.01:043.47:480.38:200.06:534:52New Moon30Fri
31Sat1:353.11:423.48:280.28:58-0.16:524:54New 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 7:21 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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