Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 02m at 6:07 am (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 12:21 pm (10.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Jan 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:569.57:238.912:420.71:160.88:135:21Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:509.98:229.11:350.62:140.38:135:22Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:4410.59:209.42:310.33:12-0.38:135:23Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:3911.010:179.73:270.04:08-1.08:135:24Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:3211.611:1110.14:21-0.45:01-1.58:135:25New Moon5Tue
6Wed11:2511.95:14-0.75:54-1.98:135:26New Moon6Wed
7Thu12:0510.412:1912.16:07-1.06:46-2.18:135:27New Moon7Thu
8Fri1:0010.51:1412.07:01-1.07:38-2.08:125:28Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:5410.62:0811.77:55-0.98:30-1.88:125:29Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun2:4810.53:0311.28:49-0.79:23-1.38:125:30Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:4210.34:0010.69:46-0.310:17-0.78:125:31First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:3910.05:009.910:450.111:13-0.28:115:32First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:379.86:019.311:460.48:115:33First Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:359.67:038.812:100.412:480.68:115:34First Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:329.58:068.61:070.81:500.78:105:35Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:299.59:058.52:031.12:500.78:105:37Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:229.59:588.52:581.23:450.58:095:38Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:099.710:448.63:481.24:320.48:095:39Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:519.811:258.74:331.15:130.28:085:40Full Moon19Tue
20Wed11:319.95:150.95:520.08:085:41Full Moon20Wed
21Thu12:048.812:0910.05:550.86:29-0.18:075:43Full Moon21Thu
22Fri12:428.912:4710.06:340.77:06-0.18:065:44Full Moon22Fri
23Sat1:209.01:2510.07:140.77:43-0.18:065:45Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:569.12:039.97:530.78:21-0.18:055:46Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:339.12:429.78:340.79:000.08:045:48Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:129.23:239.59:160.79:410.28:035:49Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:529.24:089.310:020.710:250.38:025:50Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:379.34:589.010:520.711:140.58:015:51Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:269.55:538.811:470.68:015:53Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:209.76:528.812:070.612:460.48:005:54Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun7:1710.07:548.81:040.61:460.17:595:55Waning Crescent31Sun
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 9:14 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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