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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Plum Island Sound, South End, MA.
Next low tide : in 46m at 10:55 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:57 am (8.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441241
Common Questions About Tides

Plum Island Sound, South End, MA Tides - Oct 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:519.310:149.93:43-0.24:04-0.15:405:25New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:409.611:039.84:33-0.34:55-0.35:415:24New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:259.811:509.65:19-0.25:43-0.45:425:22New Moon3Thu
4Fri12:089.96:020.06:29-0.45:435:20New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:349.312:499.86:450.37:14-0.25:445:18Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:189.01:319.67:270.67:590.05:455:17Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:028.62:159.48:101.08:440.35:465:15Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:488.23:019.18:561.39:320.65:475:13First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:357.93:508.89:441.610:241.05:495:11First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:277.64:438.510:371.911:191.25:505:10First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:227.55:408.411:332.05:515:08First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:197.46:378.312:151.312:312.05:525:06First Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:157.67:328.41:111.31:271.85:535:05Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:067.98:248.62:021.12:191.55:545:03Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:538.29:128.72:501.03:081.15:565:01Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:378.69:588.93:340.83:540.75:575:00Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:189.110:419.14:150.64:380.35:584:58Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:589.611:249.24:550.55:21-0.15:594:57Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:3910.05:350.46:04-0.46:004:55Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:089.212:2210.36:160.36:50-0.66:024:54Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:549.21:0810.46:590.47:38-0.76:034:52Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:439.11:5810.47:470.48:30-0.66:044:50Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:358.92:5110.38:400.69:26-0.46:054:49Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:328.73:5010.19:380.710:26-0.26:064:47Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:328.54:529.810:410.911:280.06:084:46Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:368.55:589.611:470.96:094:45Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:408.77:039.512:310.112:530.76:104:43Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:428.98:069.41:310.11:560.46:114:42Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:389.39:049.32:280.02:550.26:134:40Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:309.69:579.23:200.13:49-0.16:144:39New Moon30Wed
31Thu10:179.810:459.14:080.24:39-0.36:154:38New Moon31Thu
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 1:56 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 Plum Island Sound, South End, MA?

Plum Island Sound, South End, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 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 (36% illuminated). This places Plum Island Sound, South End, 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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