42.3385’ N, 70.9827’ W

Boston, MA

71°
H 82°
L 62°
SSW
6mph
Low tide
6:01 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 5m at 6:01 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 12:13 pm (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - May 1912

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:0910.011:1710.84:54-0.65:060.44:396:42Full Moon1Wed
2Thu11:549.811:5910.75:38-0.65:480.64:376:43Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:379.56:22-0.46:301.04:366:45Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:4010.41:219.17:05-0.17:131.34:356:46Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:2210.12:048.87:480.37:561.74:336:47Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:069.82:508.58:340.88:432.04:326:48Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:539.43:408.29:221.19:332.34:316:49Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:459.14:338.110:141.410:282.44:306:50Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:398.95:268.211:061.611:232.44:286:51Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:358.86:178.411:571.64:276:52Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:308.87:068.712:182.212:471.54:266:53Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:238.97:529.21:121.81:351.44:256:54Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:149.18:369.72:031.32:211.24:246:55Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:029.39:1710.22:520.73:060.94:236:56Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:479.59:5810.73:380.23:490.74:226:57New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:329.710:4011.14:23-0.34:330.54:216:58New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:199.811:2611.35:09-0.75:180.44:206:59New Moon17Fri
18Sat12:089.85:57-0.96:060.44:197:00Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:1411.412:599.76:46-0.96:560.54:187:01Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:0611.31:529.67:38-0.87:490.74:177:02Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:0111.12:499.58:33-0.58:470.94:167:03Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:5910.73:509.49:31-0.29:491.14:157:04First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:0310.34:529.510:310.110:541.14:157:05First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:0910.05:549.711:310.311:591.04:147:06First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:159.76:549.912:300.54:137:07Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:209.67:5010.21:030.81:280.64:127:08Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:219.58:4210.42:050.52:220.74:127:09Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:169.59:2810.63:000.23:120.84:117:10Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:059.410:1110.63:500.03:581.04:117:11Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:519.310:5310.54:36-0.14:411.14:107:12Full Moon30Thu
31Fri11:359.211:3410.45:19-0.15:231.34:097:12Full Moon31Fri
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 100% 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 maximum.

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 Full Moon (100% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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