Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 22m at 12:26 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:40 am (8.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Oct 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:198.92:299.58:201.68:521.15:405:27Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:048.53:139.49:041.99:411.35:415:25First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:548.34:039.39:542.110:341.45:425:24First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:488.24:589.310:482.211:301.35:435:22First Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:458.25:569.511:452.05:445:20First Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:428.66:569.812:281.012:441.75:455:18Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:399.17:5410.31:240.61:431.15:465:17Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:329.88:5010.82:190.12:390.35:475:15Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:2210.69:4311.23:10-0.43:32-0.55:495:13Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:1011.210:3511.54:00-0.94:24-1.15:505:12Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:5811.711:2711.54:48-1.15:16-1.65:515:10Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:4712.05:37-1.26:07-1.75:525:08Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:1911.312:3712.06:26-0.96:59-1.65:535:07Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:1310.91:2911.77:16-0.57:53-1.25:545:05Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:0810.42:2311.38:090.18:49-0.75:555:03Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:079.83:2110.79:050.79:49-0.15:575:02Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:109.34:2410.210:061.210:530.45:585:00Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:169.05:309.811:101.611:570.75:594:59Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:218.96:369.512:141.76:004:57Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:239.07:389.512:590.91:171.66:014:56Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:179.28:339.51:570.92:151.46:024:54Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:039.49:209.62:460.93:051.16:044:53Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:429.710:019.63:280.83:480.86:054:51New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:189.910:399.64:050.84:270.66:064:50New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:5210.011:169.54:410.85:050.46:074:48New Moon25Tue
26Wed11:2710.111:549.45:170.95:420.46:084:47New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:0210.15:531.06:200.46:104:45New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:329.212:3810.06:301.26:590.56:114:44Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:119.01:169.97:081.57:400.66:124:42Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:528.71:569.77:491.78:230.86:134:41Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon2:368.52:419.68:331.99:111.06:154:40Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 3:33 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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