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 4h 58m 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 - May 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:309.611:4810.75:24-0.95:39-0.25:387:42Full Moon1Fri
2Sat12:219.56:15-1.16:27-0.15:367:43Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:3610.91:109.47:05-1.27:150.05:357:44Full Moon3Sun
4Mon1:2310.81:599.17:54-1.08:030.35:347:45Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:1210.52:498.88:44-0.78:530.65:327:46Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:0110.13:398.59:34-0.39:441.05:317:47Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:529.74:308.210:250.210:371.35:307:48Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:459.25:247.911:180.611:321.65:297:50Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:408.86:207.812:130.95:277:51Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:378.57:167.812:311.71:081.15:267:52Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:358.38:098.01:291.72:011.25:257:53Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:308.18:588.22:251.62:501.35:247:54Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:218.19:448.53:171.33:371.35:237:55Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:098.110:268.74:061.14:211.45:227:56Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:548.111:069.04:520.85:021.45:217:57Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:378.111:459.25:340.65:421.45:207:58New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:178.26:160.46:211.45:197:59New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:259.412:588.26:560.27:001.45:188:00New Moon18Mon
19Tue1:059.61:408.27:380.17:411.35:178:01Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:489.72:258.38:220.08:251.35:168:02Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:349.83:138.39:090.09:141.25:158:03Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:249.84:048.49:590.010:081.25:148:04Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:189.74:598.510:520.111:061.15:138:05First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:159.65:568.711:480.15:128:06First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:169.46:559.112:090.912:450.15:128:07First Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:189.37:539.51:130.61:420.15:118:08Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:209.28:499.92:150.32:380.15:108:09Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:199.19:4310.33:15-0.13:320.25:108:10Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:179.110:3510.54:12-0.54:240.25:098:11Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:119.011:2610.65:06-0.75:160.35:088:11Full Moon30Sat
31Sun12:038.95:58-0.86:050.45:088:12Full Moon31Sun
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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