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 49m 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 - Oct 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:228.26:319.112:011.412:112.35:405:27Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:218.37:309.21:011.51:112.25:415:25Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:138.58:239.31:561.42:061.95:425:23Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:588.99:099.52:431.22:541.65:435:21Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:369.39:499.73:231.03:371.25:445:20Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:129.610:279.83:590.84:160.85:455:18Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:469.911:059.84:340.74:540.55:475:16Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:1910.111:429.75:100.75:330.35:485:15Full Moon8Wed
9Thu11:5410.25:460.76:110.25:495:13Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:219.612:3010.36:230.86:520.25:505:11Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:019.41:0910.37:021.07:340.35:515:10Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:449.11:5110.27:441.28:210.45:525:08Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:318.82:3910.18:311.59:140.65:535:06Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:258.63:3510.09:251.710:120.75:555:05Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:258.54:379.910:261.711:140.75:565:03Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:298.65:4310.011:301.65:575:01Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:339.06:5010.112:160.512:361.35:585:00Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:359.57:5510.41:170.31:400.75:594:58Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:3210.28:5410.72:15-0.12:400.16:004:57Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:2310.89:4910.83:09-0.43:35-0.66:024:55New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:1111.310:4010.83:58-0.54:27-1.06:034:54New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:5811.511:3110.64:46-0.55:17-1.26:044:52New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:4411.55:33-0.26:06-1.16:054:51Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:2110.312:3011.26:190.16:54-0.86:064:49Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:109.81:1710.87:060.67:43-0.36:084:48Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:009.32:0510.37:541.28:330.36:094:46Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:518.82:579.88:441.79:270.86:104:45First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:478.43:539.39:382.110:241.36:114:43First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:458.24:529.010:372.411:211.56:124:42First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:438.25:518.911:352.46:144:41First Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:378.36:488.912:161.612:332.26:154:39Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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