42.3385’ N, 70.9827’ W

Boston, MA

51°
H 51°
L 36°
NNW
20mph
High tide
4:37 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 11:07 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 03m at 4:37 pm (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 5:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - May 1805

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:3110.36:19-1.46:31-0.24:436:46Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:4111.71:2410.17:11-1.37:240.04:416:47Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:3511.52:209.98:05-1.08:190.34:406:48Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:3211.13:209.69:02-0.69:190.74:396:49First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:3410.64:239.510:02-0.110:230.94:376:51First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:4010.15:279.511:040.211:291.04:366:52First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:479.86:299.612:050.54:356:53First Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:539.57:289.812:341.01:040.74:346:54Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:569.58:2210.01:370.82:000.84:326:55Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:529.49:0910.22:350.52:510.94:316:56Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:429.49:5110.33:260.23:360.94:306:57Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:269.410:3110.44:110.14:181.04:296:58Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:079.311:0910.34:530.04:581.14:286:59Full Moon13Mon
14Tue11:489.211:4810.25:330.15:381.34:277:00Full Moon14Tue
15Wed12:279.06:120.26:181.44:267:01Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:2810.11:078.96:520.46:591.64:257:02Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:089.91:488.87:330.67:401.74:247:03Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:509.72:308.68:140.88:241.94:237:04Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:339.53:158.68:581.09:122.04:227:05Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:209.34:028.69:451.110:022.04:217:06Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:109.24:508.810:331.210:551.94:207:07Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:039.15:389.111:211.211:491.64:197:08Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:569.16:269.512:111.14:187:09Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:519.17:1610.012:431.11:021.04:187:10Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:479.38:0610.61:380.61:540.84:177:11Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:419.68:5611.12:330.02:450.54:167:12Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:349.99:4611.63:26-0.63:370.24:167:13New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:2710.110:3811.94:17-1.14:280.04:157:14New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:2010.211:3112.05:10-1.45:20-0.14:147:14New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:1510.36:02-1.56:14-0.14:147:15Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:2611.91:1110.36:55-1.47:090.04:137:16Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 First Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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