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 4h 38m 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 - Mar 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:039.71:219.67:100.17:290.36:195:33Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:409.62:029.37:510.38:080.66:175:34Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:209.42:448.98:340.68:500.96:165:35Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:029.23:308.59:200.99:361.36:145:36First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:489.04:218.210:101.210:251.66:125:38First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:388.95:148.011:031.311:181.76:115:39First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:328.96:108.011:581.36:095:40First Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:279.07:078.212:121.612:541.16:075:41Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:249.38:028.61:081.41:490.76:065:42Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:189.88:539.22:040.92:410.16:045:44Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:0910.49:409.92:570.33:30-0.56:025:45Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:5810.910:2610.53:47-0.44:17-1.06:015:46Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:4711.211:1311.14:36-1.15:03-1.45:595:47Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:3611.45:25-1.55:50-1.65:575:48Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:0011.412:2611.46:15-1.86:38-1.65:565:49Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:4911.61:1711.17:05-1.87:27-1.35:545:51Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:3911.52:1010.77:58-1.68:19-0.95:525:52Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:3111.23:0710.18:53-1.19:14-0.35:505:53Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:2810.84:089.69:52-0.610:130.35:495:54Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:3010.35:149.210:55-0.111:160.75:475:55Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:359.96:228.912:000.25:455:56Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:439.77:299.012:200.91:050.45:435:57Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:499.78:309.21:251.02:080.45:425:59Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:489.89:219.42:260.83:030.35:406:00Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:389.910:059.63:200.53:490.25:386:01Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:229.910:449.84:060.34:290.25:366:02New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:029.911:209.94:470.15:070.25:356:03New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:409.911:559.95:270.05:440.35:336:04New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:189.76:050.06:200.45:316:05New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:319.912:569.56:440.16:580.65:296:07Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon1:079.81:349.37:230.27:360.95:286:08Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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