42.3385’ N, 70.9827’ W

Boston, MA

70°
H -°
L 65°
WSW
7mph
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 2h 37m 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 - Apr 1864

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:4310.06:269.212:120.25:296:13Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:4810.17:289.712:350.61:13-0.15:276:15Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:5210.48:2810.31:380.12:12-0.45:256:16Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:5310.79:2210.92:39-0.53:08-0.85:246:17Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:4911.010:1311.33:35-1.03:59-1.05:226:18New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:4111.111:0211.54:28-1.54:49-1.15:206:19New Moon6Wed
7Thu11:3311.011:5011.65:19-1.65:37-0.95:196:20New Moon7Thu
8Fri12:2310.76:08-1.66:25-0.65:176:21Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:3811.31:1210.36:57-1.27:12-0.15:156:22Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:2511.02:029.87:46-0.88:000.45:146:24Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:1310.52:529.38:36-0.28:501.05:126:25Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:049.93:468.99:280.49:441.45:106:26First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:589.44:428.610:230.910:401.85:096:27First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:569.05:398.411:191.311:371.95:076:28First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:548.86:348.512:151.45:056:29First Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:538.87:288.712:351.91:081.55:046:30Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:488.98:179.01:301.61:581.35:026:31Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:389.19:009.42:221.32:441.25:016:32Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:229.39:399.73:080.93:260.94:596:34Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:039.410:1710.13:500.54:050.74:586:35Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:439.610:5410.34:310.14:440.64:566:36Full Moon21Thu
22Fri11:239.611:3210.55:11-0.15:230.54:556:37Full Moon22Fri
23Sat12:049.75:52-0.36:040.54:536:38Full Moon23Sat
24Sun12:1210.712:469.66:35-0.46:470.54:526:39Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:5410.71:309.67:19-0.47:320.64:506:40Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:3910.72:189.58:06-0.48:210.74:496:41Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:2910.63:109.48:57-0.29:150.84:476:43Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:2310.44:079.49:53-0.110:140.84:466:44Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:2410.25:079.610:510.111:160.74:446:45Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:2710.16:089.811:500.14:436:46Third Quarter30Sat
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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