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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 6h 44m at 2:55 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:09 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - May 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:433.63:133.310:01-0.110:140.25:357:38Full Moon1Sat
2Sun3:223.63:563.310:44-0.210:560.25:347:39Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:033.74:403.311:28-0.211:400.25:327:40Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:483.75:283.212:15-0.25:317:41Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:363.66:203.212:280.31:06-0.15:307:43Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:303.67:173.11:210.32:010.05:297:44Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:303.58:193.12:200.43:010.05:277:45Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:343.49:223.23:220.44:020.15:267:46Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:403.410:243.34:270.35:020.15:257:47Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:463.411:243.55:310.26:020.05:247:48Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:493.56:330.16:590.05:237:49Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:183.612:463.57:31-0.17:510.05:227:50Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:083.71:393.58:24-0.28:400.05:217:51New Moon13Thu
14Fri1:553.82:293.59:13-0.39:260.05:207:52New Moon14Fri
15Sat2:403.83:173.410:01-0.310:120.15:197:53New Moon15Sat
16Sun3:243.84:033.310:47-0.210:570.25:187:54Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:093.74:493.211:32-0.111:410.45:177:55Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:533.55:353.112:170.05:167:56Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:393.46:223.012:270.51:040.25:157:57Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:273.37:122.91:150.61:520.35:147:58First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:183.18:042.92:060.72:430.45:147:59First Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:123.18:562.93:000.73:350.55:138:00First Quarter22Sat
23Sun9:073.09:463.03:550.74:250.55:128:01First Quarter23Sun
24Mon10:023.010:353.14:490.75:150.55:118:02Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:553.011:223.25:420.66:030.55:118:02Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:463.16:330.46:500.45:108:03Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:063.312:333.17:210.37:340.35:098:04Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:473.51:183.28:060.18:170.35:098:05Full Moon28Fri
29Sat1:283.62:023.38:510.09:010.25:088:06Full Moon29Sat
30Sun2:103.72:473.39:35-0.29:450.25:088:07Full Moon30Sun
31Mon2:543.83:343.310:21-0.310:320.15:078:07Full Moon31Mon
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 5:32 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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