42.3385’ N, 70.9827’ W

Boston, MA

69°
H -°
L 65°
SW
2mph
High tide
4:13 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 10:10 am (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 49m at 4:13 am (8.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Feb 1864

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:399.35:118.311:040.911:201.17:025:01Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:339.56:108.312:020.77:015:02Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:319.87:118.512:161.01:020.37:005:03Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:3110.28:128.91:160.72:02-0.26:585:05Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:3010.89:099.52:160.22:59-0.86:575:06Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:2611.310:0310.13:13-0.43:52-1.46:565:07New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:2011.710:5510.74:08-1.04:44-1.86:555:09New Moon7Sun
8Mon11:1411.911:4711.05:01-1.45:34-2.16:545:10New Moon8Mon
9Tue12:0711.85:54-1.76:24-2.06:525:11Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:3811.21:0011.56:46-1.77:13-1.86:515:13Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:2811.21:5311.07:39-1.48:03-1.36:505:14Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:1910.92:4710.38:33-1.08:55-0.66:495:15Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:1210.53:449.69:30-0.59:490.16:475:16First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:0910.14:458.910:290.110:460.76:465:18First Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:089.65:488.511:310.511:461.26:455:19First Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:109.36:538.212:350.86:435:20Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:129.27:558.212:461.41:390.96:425:22Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:119.28:508.41:461.42:360.86:405:23Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:029.49:368.62:401.33:230.66:395:24Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:469.610:158.93:271.04:030.46:375:25Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:269.710:529.14:090.74:400.26:365:27Full Moon21Sun
22Mon11:039.811:289.34:490.55:150.16:345:28Full Moon22Mon
23Tue11:409.85:270.35:510.06:335:29Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:029.512:179.76:050.26:260.16:315:30Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:379.612:549.66:440.27:030.26:305:32Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:129.61:329.47:230.27:400.36:285:33Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:499.72:129.28:040.38:200.56:275:34Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:299.62:568.98:490.49:040.76:255:35Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:149.63:468.69:390.59:550.96:245:37Third Quarter29Mon
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 39% 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 (39% 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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