Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 35m at 5:27 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 11:43 pm (11.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Nov 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:559.92:0511.07:580.48:31-0.57:165:38Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:429.72:5310.98:450.59:21-0.47:175:37Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:339.63:4510.79:370.710:16-0.27:185:36First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:309.44:4410.410:340.911:140.07:205:34First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:319.45:4710.211:361.07:215:33First Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:349.56:5210.112:150.112:400.97:225:32First Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:369.87:5810.21:160.11:440.67:235:31Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:3710.29:0110.32:160.02:460.27:255:30Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:3310.710:0010.43:14-0.23:45-0.37:265:29Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:2411.010:5310.54:07-0.34:39-0.77:275:28Full Moon10Wed
11Thu11:1211.211:4310.44:57-0.35:29-0.97:285:26Full Moon11Thu
12Fri11:5711.25:44-0.26:17-0.97:305:25Full Moon12Fri
13Sat12:3110.312:4211.16:290.07:03-0.87:315:24Full Moon13Sat
14Sun1:1810.01:2610.87:140.47:48-0.57:325:24Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:049.72:1010.57:590.78:33-0.17:335:23Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:499.32:5510.18:441.29:190.37:355:22Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed3:369.03:429.79:311.510:080.77:365:21Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:268.74:339.310:221.810:581.17:375:20Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:188.65:279.011:152.011:501.37:385:19Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:118.56:228.812:102.17:405:18Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun7:028.77:178.812:421.41:051.97:415:18Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon7:538.98:108.91:321.31:581.77:425:17Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:409.39:029.02:211.22:501.27:435:16Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:259.79:499.33:081.03:380.77:445:16Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:0710.110:349.53:530.74:240.27:465:15Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:4710.611:179.74:360.55:08-0.37:475:15New Moon26Fri
27Sat11:2811.05:190.25:52-0.77:485:14New Moon27Sat
28Sun12:019.912:1111.26:030.16:37-1.07:495:14New Moon28Sun
29Mon12:479.912:5611.46:490.07:24-1.17:505:13Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:3510.01:4511.47:360.08:13-1.17:515:13Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 8:35 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 (0% 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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