Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:24 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 0m at 6:53 pm (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Feb 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:169.25:488.411:330.911:491.26:574:57First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:129.16:488.112:331.06:564:58First Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:089.07:478.112:441.51:321.06:555:00Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:029.28:418.21:391.52:280.96:545:01Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:529.49:288.42:311.43:150.66:535:02Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:369.610:108.63:171.23:570.46:525:04Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:169.810:498.84:001.04:360.16:515:05Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:5510.011:279.04:410.75:14-0.16:495:06Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:3310.15:210.55:51-0.26:485:07Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:039.212:1110.16:000.46:28-0.36:475:09Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:409.412:5010.16:400.37:06-0.36:465:10Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:179.51:3010.07:210.27:46-0.36:445:11Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:559.62:129.88:050.18:28-0.16:435:13Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:379.72:589.58:520.29:140.16:425:14Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:239.83:519.29:440.210:050.36:405:15Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:159.94:488.910:410.211:010.56:395:17Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:1210.05:518.811:420.26:375:18Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:1410.16:568.812:000.612:450.06:365:19Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:1710.48:029.11:020.51:49-0.46:355:20Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:2110.79:049.52:050.22:50-0.86:335:22Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:2111.110:0010.03:05-0.23:46-1.26:325:23New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:1611.410:5310.34:01-0.74:38-1.56:305:24New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:0911.411:4310.64:54-1.05:28-1.66:295:25New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:0111.35:46-1.16:16-1.56:275:27New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:3110.612:5111.06:36-1.07:03-1.16:265:28Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:1810.51:3910.57:25-0.87:49-0.66:245:29Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:0410.22:289.98:14-0.48:350.06:225:30Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:509.93:189.39:040.19:230.66:215:32First Quarter28Sat
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 10:08 pm — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 (65% 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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