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 3h 49m 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 - Feb 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:169.42:329.38:220.68:440.56:574:57Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:599.23:198.99:090.99:290.96:564:58First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:449.04:088.59:591.110:171.26:555:00First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:338.85:018.110:511.311:071.56:545:01First Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:248.85:567.911:461.411:591.66:535:02First Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:178.86:537.912:411.36:525:04Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:119.07:498.112:521.61:361.06:505:05Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:049.48:418.41:461.42:280.66:495:06Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:539.89:288.92:371.03:170.16:485:08Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:4010.310:139.43:260.54:02-0.56:475:09Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:2510.710:569.94:13-0.14:46-0.96:455:10Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:1011.111:4110.34:59-0.55:31-1.36:445:12Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:5711.25:46-0.96:16-1.56:435:13Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:2610.712:4511.26:34-1.27:02-1.56:415:14Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:1310.91:3411.07:24-1.27:49-1.36:405:15Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:0110.92:2610.68:16-1.18:40-1.06:395:17Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:5310.83:2210.19:11-0.89:34-0.56:375:18Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:4810.64:239.510:11-0.510:320.06:365:19Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:4910.35:289.111:13-0.211:330.46:345:20Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:5210.16:358.912:180.06:335:22Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:5810.07:448.912:360.61:230.16:315:23Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:0410.08:469.11:400.62:27-0.16:305:24Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:0310.19:409.32:410.53:22-0.26:285:25Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:5410.310:279.53:350.34:11-0.46:275:27New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:4010.311:099.74:230.14:54-0.46:255:28New Moon25Tue
26Wed11:2210.311:489.75:07-0.15:34-0.46:245:29New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:0310.15:49-0.16:13-0.26:225:30New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:269.712:429.96:300.06:510.06:215:32Waxing Crescent28Fri
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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