42.3385’ N, 70.9827’ W

Boston, MA

77°
H 79°
L 53°
NNW
11mph
High tide
5:16 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 11:46 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 43m at 5:16 pm (9.1 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 - Nov 1863

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:428.92:499.68:371.79:141.06:214:42Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:318.63:409.29:281.910:051.36:224:40Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:248.54:359.010:222.110:571.46:234:39Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:168.55:308.811:172.111:481.56:244:38Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:088.76:248.812:111.96:264:37Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:579.07:188.912:381.51:051.66:274:36Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:449.48:089.11:271.31:561.26:284:34Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:299.88:559.32:131.12:440.76:294:33Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:1010.39:399.52:580.83:290.26:314:32New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:5110.710:239.73:410.64:13-0.36:324:31New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:3311.111:079.94:240.34:58-0.76:334:30New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:1611.311:549.95:090.25:44-0.96:344:29New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:0311.45:550.16:31-1.06:364:28Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:429.912:5211.46:430.17:21-1.06:374:27Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:339.91:4511.27:350.28:13-0.86:384:26Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:279.82:4110.88:300.49:08-0.56:394:25First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:259.73:4110.49:300.610:07-0.26:414:25First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:269.84:4610.110:330.611:060.06:424:24First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:289.95:519.811:370.66:434:23First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:2910.16:579.712:060.212:410.46:444:22Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:2810.38:009.61:050.31:440.16:454:21Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:2410.68:579.72:020.42:42-0.26:474:21Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:1410.89:499.72:550.43:34-0.46:484:20Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:0010.810:369.63:440.44:22-0.56:494:20Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:4310.811:219.54:290.55:07-0.56:504:19Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:2610.75:130.65:50-0.46:514:18Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:049.412:0810.55:560.86:32-0.26:524:18Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:469.212:5010.26:391.07:140.16:544:17Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:289.01:329.97:221.27:560.46:554:17Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:118.92:169.68:061.58:390.76:564:17Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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