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 1h 55m at 10:21 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:29 pm (9.3 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 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:419.810:188.23:290.84:17-0.46:584:55Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:3310.211:098.74:220.45:07-0.86:574:56Full Moon2Mon
3Tue11:2510.511:589.15:14-0.15:55-1.16:564:57Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:1610.66:06-0.56:43-1.36:554:59Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:479.61:0710.56:59-0.87:31-1.36:535:00Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:379.91:5910.27:53-0.98:20-1.16:525:01Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:2810.12:539.88:48-0.99:10-0.86:515:03Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:2010.13:489.29:44-0.710:03-0.36:505:04Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:1510.04:468.610:42-0.410:580.26:495:05Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:119.75:478.111:43-0.111:560.66:475:07Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:119.46:507.712:450.26:465:08Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:129.17:527.512:560.91:470.36:455:09Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:119.08:517.41:551.12:450.46:435:11Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:078.99:447.52:521.23:390.56:425:12Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:578.910:317.63:441.24:270.56:415:13New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:428.911:117.74:311.15:090.56:395:15New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:228.911:497.95:141.05:480.46:385:16New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:008.85:550.96:240.56:365:17New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:248.112:388.86:340.87:000.56:355:18Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:008.31:168.67:140.77:360.66:335:20Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:388.41:578.57:540.78:130.76:325:21Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:178.62:398.38:370.78:520.96:305:22Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:588.63:248.09:210.79:341.16:295:24Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:438.74:137.710:100.810:201.36:275:25First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:328.75:067.511:040.811:121.56:265:26First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:268.76:047.412:030.86:245:27First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:248.87:047.412:101.51:030.76:235:29Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:249.18:037.61:101.42:020.46:215:30Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 1:25 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 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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