Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 11:29 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 35m at 5:05 pm (9.6 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 - Jun 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:389.86:23-0.96:310.65:098:13Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:4311.21:299.67:12-0.77:200.95:098:13Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:3210.92:189.38:00-0.48:081.25:088:14Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:2010.53:069.18:480.18:571.55:088:15Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:0910.13:558.89:360.59:471.85:088:16Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat3:599.64:458.710:250.910:402.05:078:16Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:529.25:358.711:151.311:352.15:078:17Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:468.96:258.812:041.55:078:18Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:408.67:138.912:302.112:521.75:068:18Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:348.58:009.11:241.91:401.85:068:19Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:278.48:469.42:161.72:281.95:068:19Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:198.59:319.63:071.43:151.85:068:20Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:068.610:139.93:551.04:001.75:068:20Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:518.710:5510.24:400.74:441.65:068:21New Moon14Sun
15Mon11:358.811:3710.55:240.45:271.45:068:21New Moon15Mon
16Tue12:208.96:080.16:121.35:068:22New Moon16Tue
17Wed12:2110.71:069.16:53-0.26:581.15:068:22New Moon17Wed
18Thu1:0810.81:539.27:39-0.37:461.05:068:23Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:5610.92:419.48:26-0.48:360.95:068:23Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:4710.83:309.69:15-0.49:300.85:068:23Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:4010.64:239.810:06-0.210:270.85:068:23First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:3710.35:1810.011:00-0.111:270.75:078:24First Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:3710.06:1310.311:550.15:078:24First Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:389.77:0910.512:280.512:500.45:078:24First Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:419.58:0610.71:290.31:470.65:078:24Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:449.39:0310.82:310.12:440.75:088:24Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:459.39:5710.93:31-0.13:400.85:088:24Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:419.310:4911.04:27-0.34:330.95:088:24Full Moon28Sun
29Mon11:349.311:3810.95:19-0.45:241.05:098:24Full Moon29Mon
30Tue12:249.26:08-0.36:131.05:098:24Full Moon30Tue
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 8:17 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 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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