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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Plum Island Sound, South End, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 54m at 1:20 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 7:34 pm (9.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:14 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441241
Common Questions About Tides

Plum Island Sound, South End, MA Tides - Sep 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:468.16:079.411:511.26:077:18First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:467.97:089.512:440.512:531.36:087:17First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:497.98:119.71:470.41:571.16:097:15Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:528.29:1310.02:490.23:000.86:107:13Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:528.510:1310.23:48-0.14:000.46:117:12Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:489.011:1010.44:44-0.44:580.06:127:10Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:419.55:36-0.65:53-0.46:137:08Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:0310.412:309.96:25-0.76:45-0.76:157:06Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:5310.31:1710.27:11-0.77:35-0.86:167:05Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:4210.12:0410.37:57-0.58:25-0.76:177:03Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:319.72:5110.18:44-0.19:15-0.56:187:01Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:209.23:389.99:310.310:06-0.16:196:59Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:108.74:289.510:190.810:580.36:206:57Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:018.25:199.111:101.211:530.76:216:56Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:567.86:158.812:051.66:226:54Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:547.57:138.612:501.01:031.86:236:52Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:537.48:118.51:481.22:001.86:246:50Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:497.49:068.52:451.22:551.86:256:48Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:407.69:578.63:371.23:471.66:266:47Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:277.810:438.74:241.04:351.36:276:45Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:088.211:258.85:060.95:191.16:296:43New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:478.55:450.86:010.86:306:41New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:048.912:238.86:220.76:400.66:316:40New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:438.91:009.16:580.77:200.36:326:38New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:238.91:389.47:340.78:010.26:336:36Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:048.92:199.68:130.88:440.16:346:34Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:498.73:039.78:540.99:320.16:356:32Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:378.53:529.79:401.010:240.16:366:31Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:298.34:469.710:321.111:220.36:376:29First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:268.15:469.611:321.26:386:27First Quarter30Wed
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 4:27 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 30% 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 Waning Crescent (30% 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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