42.3385’ N, 70.9827’ W

Boston, MA

71°
H 77°
L 66°
SW
11mph
High tide
3:35 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 9:58 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 43m at 3:35 pm (9.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Oct 1865

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:259.47:4510.31:120.61:330.85:455:29Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:1910.18:4010.82:060.12:300.05:465:28Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:0910.89:3311.22:58-0.53:23-0.75:475:26Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:5811.510:2511.53:48-0.94:15-1.35:485:24Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:4711.911:1711.54:37-1.25:07-1.75:495:22Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:3812.25:27-1.35:59-1.95:505:21Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:1011.412:2912.16:17-1.16:51-1.75:515:19Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:0411.11:2211.97:09-0.87:45-1.45:525:17Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:0010.62:1711.48:02-0.38:40-0.85:545:16Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:5810.13:1510.98:580.39:40-0.25:555:14Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:009.74:1710.39:590.810:420.35:565:12Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:049.45:229.911:021.211:440.65:575:11Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:089.26:279.612:051.45:585:09Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:099.37:299.512:450.81:081.35:595:07Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:049.48:249.51:430.92:061.16:015:06Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:519.69:129.62:340.92:560.96:025:04Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:329.99:549.63:170.83:400.66:035:03New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:1010.010:339.63:560.84:200.46:045:01New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:4510.111:119.64:330.84:580.36:055:00New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:2110.211:489.55:100.85:360.36:064:58New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:5710.25:470.96:150.36:084:56New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:279.312:3410.16:251.16:540.46:094:55Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:069.21:1310.07:051.27:340.56:104:53Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:479.01:539.87:461.48:170.76:114:52Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:308.82:379.78:301.69:040.86:134:51Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:178.73:279.69:191.79:550.96:144:49First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:098.84:219.610:131.610:490.86:154:48First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:039.05:199.711:101.411:440.66:164:46First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:589.46:189.912:091.06:174:45Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:549.97:1810.212:390.31:080.46:194:44Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:4910.68:1610.51:350.02:06-0.26:204:42Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 30% 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 Waxing Crescent (30% 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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