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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : 4:52 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 04m at 9:51 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - May 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:023.62:343.39:23-0.19:330.25:357:38New Moon1Thu
2Fri2:423.73:173.310:06-0.210:160.25:337:39New Moon2Fri
3Sat3:243.74:033.310:51-0.211:010.25:327:40Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:093.84:523.211:39-0.211:490.25:317:42Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:583.75:433.212:30-0.25:307:43Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:523.66:403.112:410.31:24-0.15:297:44First Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:513.57:423.11:380.42:240.05:277:45First Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:553.48:463.12:410.43:250.15:267:46First Quarter8Thu
9Fri9:033.49:493.23:470.44:270.15:257:47First Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:103.310:503.34:530.45:270.15:247:48Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:153.311:463.55:570.26:250.15:237:49Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:153.46:570.17:180.15:227:50Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:363.61:083.47:52-0.18:070.15:217:51Full Moon13Tue
14Wed1:223.71:573.38:41-0.18:520.25:207:52Full Moon14Wed
15Thu2:053.72:433.39:27-0.29:360.25:197:53Full Moon15Thu
16Fri2:483.73:283.210:12-0.110:190.35:187:54Full Moon16Fri
17Sat3:303.64:123.110:55-0.111:020.45:177:55Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:123.54:553.011:380.011:450.55:167:56Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:563.45:393.012:220.25:157:57Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:403.36:262.912:290.61:070.35:147:58Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:283.27:152.81:170.71:550.45:147:59Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:193.18:052.82:080.82:450.55:138:00Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:133.08:552.93:010.83:340.55:128:01Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat9:063.09:443.03:560.84:230.55:118:02Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun10:003.010:313.14:490.75:110.55:118:02Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:533.011:173.25:420.65:590.55:108:03Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:443.06:330.46:460.45:098:04Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:013.412:323.17:220.27:320.45:098:05Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:443.61:193.28:090.08:170.35:088:06New Moon29Thu
30Fri1:273.72:063.28:56-0.19:030.25:088:07New Moon30Fri
31Sat2:123.82:553.39:43-0.29:510.25:078:07New 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 1:21 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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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