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 3h 52m 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 - Feb 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:547.91:068.97:021.07:320.46:584:55Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:338.11:478.87:430.98:100.46:574:56Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:138.42:308.68:260.88:490.56:554:58Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:568.63:168.49:120.79:310.66:544:59Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:408.74:058.210:020.610:170.86:535:00First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:298.94:597.910:560.611:081.06:525:02First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:229.05:587.711:550.56:515:03First Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:209.26:587.712:051.112:570.36:505:04Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:199.57:597.81:051.01:570.06:485:06Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:199.88:598.12:050.82:57-0.36:475:07Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:1810.19:568.53:050.53:54-0.76:465:08Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:1510.510:518.94:020.04:47-1.06:445:10Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:0910.611:429.34:58-0.45:38-1.26:435:11Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:0110.65:51-0.76:27-1.36:425:12Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:329.712:5210.46:44-0.87:15-1.26:405:14Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:219.91:4310.17:36-0.98:03-0.96:395:15Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:109.92:349.68:29-0.78:51-0.56:385:16Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:599.83:269.09:22-0.59:400.06:365:17Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:499.64:198.410:16-0.110:310.56:355:19Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:429.25:157.911:120.311:251.06:335:20Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:378.96:137.512:100.66:325:21Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:348.67:127.212:211.31:080.86:305:23Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:318.58:097.21:181.52:050.96:295:24Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:268.59:027.22:131.62:590.96:275:25Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:178.59:507.43:051.53:480.86:255:26Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:038.610:337.63:531.44:310.76:245:28New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:458.811:117.84:371.25:110.66:225:29New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:248.811:488.15:191.05:480.56:215:30New Moon28Fri
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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