42.3385’ N, 70.9827’ W

Boston, MA

55°
H 54°
L 46°
NE
18mph
Low tide
2:05 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 37m at 2:05 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 8:19 pm (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 5:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Mar 1798

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:4911.210:2510.23:35-0.34:14-1.36:225:38Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:4311.611:1610.74:29-0.95:04-1.76:205:39Full Moon2Fri
3Sat11:3611.75:22-1.35:53-1.86:195:40Full Moon3Sat
4Sun12:0611.112:2811.56:14-1.66:42-1.66:175:41Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:5511.21:2011.17:06-1.57:30-1.26:155:43Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:4411.12:1310.57:58-1.28:19-0.66:145:44Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:3410.83:079.88:51-0.79:110.16:125:45Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:2610.34:059.19:49-0.110:060.86:105:46Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:239.85:088.510:490.411:041.46:095:47Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:239.36:138.111:530.86:075:49Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:279.17:198.012:051.812:581.16:055:50Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:319.08:198.11:071.92:011.16:045:51Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:299.19:108.42:071.82:550.96:025:52Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:189.39:528.73:001.53:390.76:005:53Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:009.510:299.03:441.14:160.55:585:54New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:399.711:049.24:250.84:510.45:575:55New Moon16Fri
17Sat11:169.711:379.45:030.65:260.35:555:57New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:529.75:400.46:000.35:535:58New Moon18Sun
19Mon12:119.612:299.66:180.36:350.45:525:59Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:449.71:069.46:560.27:110.65:506:00Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:199.71:449.27:350.37:480.85:486:01Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:569.72:268.98:170.48:291.15:466:02Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:379.73:138.69:040.59:161.35:456:03First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:249.64:068.39:570.710:091.55:436:05First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:199.65:068.210:550.711:091.55:416:06First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:219.66:098.311:570.65:396:07First Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:269.87:148.712:121.41:000.45:386:08Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:3210.28:169.31:171.02:02-0.15:366:09Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:3510.69:1210.02:200.32:59-0.65:346:10Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:3211.010:0410.73:18-0.43:51-1.05:326:11Full Moon30Fri
31Sat10:2611.310:5311.24:13-1.04:41-1.35:316:12Full Moon31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8443970)

Common Questions About Boston, MA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Boston, MA?

Boston, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 78% 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 Boston, 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 Boston, MA?

Tide predictions for Boston, 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 Boston, MA?

Tide data for Boston, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8443970. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8443970.

What is the moon phase in Boston, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Boston, MA is Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). This places Boston, 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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