Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 09m at 7:42 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 1:58 pm (10.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Nov 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:3812.25:27-1.06:02-1.96:174:37Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:1611.012:3012.06:18-0.86:54-1.66:184:36Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:1010.61:2311.67:10-0.37:47-1.16:194:35Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:0410.22:1711.08:030.28:41-0.56:214:34Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:019.83:1410.48:590.79:380.16:224:32First Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:009.44:159.89:581.210:370.66:234:31First Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:019.25:169.410:591.511:350.96:244:30First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:599.16:179.212:001.56:264:29First Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:559.27:159.112:301.112:591.56:274:28Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:469.38:089.11:231.21:541.26:284:27Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:329.68:569.22:121.22:431.06:294:26Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:139.89:389.22:561.13:260.76:314:25Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:5110.010:189.33:361.04:070.46:324:24Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:2810.210:579.34:150.94:450.26:334:23Full Moon14Thu
15Fri11:0410.311:369.34:530.95:240.16:344:22Full Moon15Fri
16Sat11:4110.35:320.96:030.16:364:21Full Moon16Sat
17Sun12:159.212:2010.36:111.06:440.16:374:20Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:569.21:0010.26:521.07:250.16:384:19Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:379.11:4310.17:361.18:090.26:394:19Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:219.12:2910.08:221.28:570.26:414:18Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:109.13:209.99:141.29:480.36:424:17Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:029.34:179.810:101.110:430.26:434:17Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:589.65:179.811:100.811:390.26:444:16Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:5410.06:189.812:100.56:454:15Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:5210.47:2010.012:360.01:110.06:464:15Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:4911.08:2110.21:33-0.22:10-0.66:484:14Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:4411.59:1810.52:30-0.53:07-1.16:494:14Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:3711.810:1310.63:24-0.74:01-1.56:504:13New Moon28Thu
29Fri10:2812.011:0610.64:16-0.84:53-1.76:514:13New Moon29Fri
30Sat11:2011.95:07-0.75:45-1.76:524:13New Moon30Sat
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 10:50 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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