Tides Today & Tomorrow in Plum Island Sound, South End, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Plum Island Sound, South End, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 26m at 11:09 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 5:17 pm (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441241
Common Questions About Tides

Plum Island Sound, South End, MA Tides - Sep 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:449.91:109.37:07-0.17:230.06:077:18Full Moon1Sat
2Sun1:299.91:539.77:49-0.38:10-0.36:087:16Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:169.92:3910.08:33-0.39:00-0.56:097:14Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:059.73:2810.29:20-0.29:53-0.56:107:13Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:579.54:2010.310:100.010:49-0.46:127:11Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:539.15:1610.211:040.311:48-0.36:137:09Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:528.76:1610.112:030.56:147:08Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:568.57:199.912:51-0.11:060.76:157:06Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:008.48:239.81:550.02:090.86:167:04Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:038.49:249.82:570.03:110.76:177:02Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:038.510:239.83:56-0.14:100.56:187:00Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:578.711:169.84:50-0.15:040.46:196:59New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:458.95:39-0.15:540.36:206:57New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:039.712:299.16:240.06:400.26:216:55New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:479.51:099.17:050.27:240.26:226:53New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:299.31:489.27:450.48:060.36:236:52Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:109.02:279.18:250.68:490.46:246:50Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:518.73:089.09:050.99:320.66:266:48Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:358.43:508.99:471.210:180.86:276:46Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:208.14:368.710:321.511:071.06:286:44First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:097.85:268.611:201.76:296:43First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:027.66:208.512:001.212:141.96:306:41First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:587.47:178.512:571.31:102.06:316:39First Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:557.58:138.61:531.22:061.96:326:37Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:497.79:078.82:471.13:001.66:336:35Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:408.09:589.13:380.83:521.26:346:34Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:288.510:479.44:260.54:410.86:356:32Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:139.011:349.75:110.25:280.36:366:30Full Moon28Fri
29Sat11:579.65:540.06:15-0.26:386:28Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:209.911:41 AM10.15:37-0.26:01-0.75:395:27Full Moon30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8441241)

Common Questions About Plum Island Sound, South End, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Plum Island Sound, South End, MA today?

Slack tide in Plum Island Sound, South End, 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 Plum Island Sound, South End, MA?

Plum Island Sound, South End, MA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 Plum Island Sound, South End, 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 Plum Island Sound, South End, MA?

Tide predictions for Plum Island Sound, South End, 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 Plum Island Sound, South End, MA?

Tide data for Plum Island Sound, South End, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8441241. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8441241.

What is the moon phase in Plum Island Sound, South End, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Plum Island Sound, South End, MA is First Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Plum Island Sound, South End, 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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