42.3385’ N, 70.9827’ W

Boston, MA

65°
H -°
L 54°
NNW
11mph
Low tide
11:46 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 47m at 11:46 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:03 am (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Oct 1862

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:489.25:0610.310:501.011:350.35:445:30First Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:559.26:1410.111:551.15:455:28Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:009.47:2110.112:380.41:010.95:475:26Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:029.78:2310.21:400.32:040.65:485:25Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:5610.19:1810.32:360.23:010.35:495:23Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:4310.410:0710.33:270.13:520.05:505:21Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:2610.610:5210.24:120.24:38-0.25:515:19Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:0710.611:3510.04:540.35:22-0.25:525:18Full Moon8Wed
9Thu11:4610.55:340.56:04-0.15:535:16Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:179.712:2510.46:150.86:450.15:545:14Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:589.41:0510.16:551.17:270.45:565:13Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:419.11:479.87:371.48:110.85:575:11Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:258.72:329.58:211.88:581.15:585:09Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:128.43:209.39:082.19:481.45:595:08Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:048.34:139.110:002.210:401.56:005:06Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:578.25:089.010:552.311:331.66:015:05Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:508.46:039.011:502.16:035:03Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:428.76:579.212:241.412:441.86:045:01Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:319.27:509.51:151.21:371.36:055:00Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:179.78:399.82:030.82:280.76:064:58Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:0110.49:2610.12:490.53:160.06:074:57New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:4411.010:1210.43:340.14:03-0.66:094:55New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:2711.410:5910.54:19-0.24:51-1.16:104:54New Moon23Thu
24Fri11:1311.811:4910.55:05-0.45:39-1.36:114:52New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:0111.95:52-0.46:29-1.46:124:51Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:4010.412:5211.86:42-0.27:21-1.26:134:50Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:3310.11:4611.57:350.08:15-0.96:154:48Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:309.92:4411.08:310.49:13-0.46:164:47First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:319.63:4710.59:320.710:140.06:174:45First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:369.54:5410.110:371.011:170.36:184:44First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:419.56:019.811:431.06:204:43First Quarter31Fri
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 48% 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 (48% 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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