Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 15m at 11:29 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:43 am (8.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Sep 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:498.57:039.512:310.912:421.96:087:19First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:538.38:049.41:341.21:422.16:097:17Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:558.39:039.42:371.22:412.16:107:16Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:488.49:559.63:341.23:351.96:117:14Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:338.710:399.84:211.04:231.66:127:12Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:139.011:199.95:000.85:051.36:137:11Full Moon6Sat
7Sun11:499.211:5710.05:360.75:451.16:147:09Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:239.46:110.66:230.96:157:07Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:3510.012:579.66:460.57:010.76:167:05Full Moon9Tue
10Wed1:129.91:319.77:200.67:390.76:177:04Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:499.72:059.87:560.78:190.66:197:02Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:279.52:419.98:330.99:000.76:207:00Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:089.23:219.99:121.29:450.86:216:58Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:538.94:059.89:561.410:350.96:226:57Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:448.64:579.810:461.611:321.06:236:55Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:418.45:559.911:431.76:246:53Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:438.46:5810.012:330.912:451.76:256:51Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:488.68:0410.31:350.71:491.46:266:49Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:519.19:0810.72:380.32:530.96:276:48Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:509.710:0811.13:37-0.23:530.36:286:46Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:4410.411:0311.44:31-0.64:50-0.46:296:44New Moon21Sun
22Mon11:3411.011:5711.45:22-0.95:43-0.96:306:42New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:2311.36:10-1.06:35-1.16:316:41New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:4911.31:1111.56:58-0.87:26-1.16:326:39Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:4110.91:5911.37:46-0.48:17-0.96:336:37Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:3210.42:4711.08:340.19:08-0.46:346:35Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:249.83:3710.59:230.810:020.16:366:34Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun3:199.23:3010.09:151.49:590.75:375:32First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:188.64:299.510:121.911:001.25:385:30First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:208.35:309.211:112.25:395:28First 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 2:36 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 46% 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 (46% 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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