Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 09m at 11:40 am (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 5:58 pm (9.3 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 - Apr 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:489.04:337.910:171.410:292.35:266:09Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:428.75:307.711:131.611:252.45:246:10Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:408.66:287.712:091.75:236:11Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:398.77:258.012:222.31:051.55:216:12Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:359.08:168.41:192.01:581.25:196:13Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:279.49:009.02:121.62:450.85:186:14Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:149.89:419.63:011.03:290.45:166:15Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:5810.110:2010.23:470.34:100.05:146:16New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:4110.410:5910.74:31-0.34:51-0.35:136:18New Moon9Tue
10Wed11:2510.511:4111.15:16-0.85:33-0.45:116:19New Moon10Wed
11Thu12:1110.56:01-1.16:17-0.45:096:20Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:2511.312:5910.36:48-1.27:03-0.25:086:21Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:1111.31:4910.07:38-1.17:510.15:066:22Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:0111.12:439.68:31-0.88:450.55:046:23Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:5610.73:449.19:29-0.39:441.05:036:24First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:5810.34:508.910:320.110:491.35:016:25First Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:059.95:588.811:370.411:561.45:006:27First Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:159.77:069.012:430.54:586:28Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:259.78:099.41:041.21:460.44:566:29Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:299.89:039.82:090.92:430.34:556:30Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:2410.09:4910.13:060.53:320.24:536:31Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:1310.010:3010.33:560.14:160.34:526:32Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:579.911:0910.44:42-0.14:570.44:506:33Full Moon23Tue
24Wed11:399.811:4610.45:24-0.25:360.64:496:34Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:199.56:04-0.26:150.94:476:36Full Moon25Thu
26Fri12:2410.212:599.26:450.06:541.24:466:37Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:0210.01:408.97:250.37:341.54:446:38Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:429.83:238.69:070.69:161.85:437:39Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:259.54:098.39:531.010:032.15:427:40Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue4:129.24:598.110:421.310:542.35:407:41Third Quarter30Tue
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 2:49 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 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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