42.3385’ N, 70.9827’ W

Boston, MA

57°
H 69°
L 47°
SSW
9mph
High tide
3:46 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 10:15 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 43m at 3:46 pm (9.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:58 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Mar 1807

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:2010.05:038.710:450.211:021.06:245:36Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:239.66:098.311:490.66:225:38Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:289.37:158.212:041.412:550.96:215:39Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:339.28:168.31:071.51:580.96:195:40Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:319.39:078.62:081.42:520.76:175:41Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:209.49:508.93:001.13:360.66:165:42Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:029.610:279.23:450.84:140.46:145:44New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:409.711:029.44:260.64:500.36:125:45New Moon8Sun
9Mon11:179.711:369.65:040.35:240.36:115:46New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:549.75:420.25:590.36:095:47New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:109.712:309.56:190.26:350.46:075:48Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:459.71:089.36:570.27:110.56:065:49Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:209.71:469.17:370.37:500.86:045:51Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:589.62:278.88:190.48:311.06:025:52Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:399.63:138.59:050.69:171.26:015:53First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:269.54:058.49:560.710:101.35:595:54First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:209.55:028.310:530.711:081.35:575:55First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:199.66:038.511:520.65:555:56First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:229.87:048.912:091.112:520.35:545:58Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:2510.18:049.51:110.61:52-0.15:525:59Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:2610.69:0010.32:120.02:48-0.75:506:00Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:2311.09:5211.03:10-0.73:40-1.15:486:01Full Moon22Sun
23Mon10:1711.310:4211.54:04-1.44:31-1.45:476:02Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:1011.411:3111.84:57-1.85:20-1.55:456:03Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:0211.35:48-2.06:09-1.35:436:04Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:2111.812:5410.96:39-1.96:58-1.05:416:05Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:1111.51:4610.47:31-1.57:48-0.45:406:07Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:0211.12:409.88:23-0.98:400.25:386:08Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:5510.53:379.29:19-0.29:350.95:366:09Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:529.94:378.710:180.410:351.45:346:10Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:539.45:408.411:190.911:361.75:336:11Third Quarter31Tue
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 31% 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 First Quarter (31% 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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