Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 47m at 2:23 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:38 am (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Jul 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:3610.65:1310.610:55-0.511:260.15:108:24First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:3610.26:1110.711:52-0.25:108:24First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:399.97:0910.712:270.212:490.15:118:24First Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:429.68:0910.71:290.21:470.45:128:24Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:469.59:0710.82:310.12:460.55:128:23Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:479.510:0210.93:31-0.13:430.65:138:23Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:429.610:5310.94:26-0.24:360.65:138:23Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:329.611:4010.95:17-0.35:250.65:148:22Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:199.66:03-0.36:120.75:158:22Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:2610.71:049.66:48-0.26:570.85:158:22Full Moon10Mon
11Tue1:1010.61:469.67:30-0.17:410.95:168:21Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:5310.32:279.58:110.18:241.05:178:21Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:3510.03:089.48:520.49:081.25:188:20Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:189.73:509.49:330.79:541.45:198:20Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:039.44:349.310:170.910:421.55:198:19Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:509.15:209.311:021.211:331.65:208:18Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:418.86:079.311:501.45:218:18Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:328.66:569.412:241.612:391.65:228:17Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:258.57:469.61:171.51:291.65:238:16Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:208.68:379.92:101.22:211.55:248:16Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:138.89:2710.33:030.83:131.25:258:15Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:059.110:1610.83:550.34:040.85:258:14Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:539.511:0511.24:44-0.24:540.45:268:13New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:4210.011:5411.55:32-0.75:440.05:278:12New Moon24Mon
25Tue12:3110.46:20-1.16:34-0.45:288:11New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:4511.71:2110.77:08-1.37:25-0.65:298:10Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:3611.72:1111.07:57-1.48:18-0.75:308:09Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:2911.53:0211.18:47-1.29:12-0.65:318:08Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:2311.13:5511.19:39-0.910:08-0.45:328:07First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:2010.64:5110.910:33-0.511:08-0.25:338:06First Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:2110.15:5010.811:300.05:348:05First Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8443970)

Common Questions About Boston, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Boston, MA today?

Slack tide in Boston, MA is approximately 5:30 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Boston, MA?

Boston, MA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 Waxing Gibbous (81% 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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