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 4h 53m 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 - Apr 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:259.27:128.312:061.612:511.06:267:09First Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:279.08:138.31:061.81:521.26:247:10Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:289.09:098.52:061.82:501.26:227:11Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:239.19:568.83:031.63:401.06:207:12Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:119.310:379.23:541.34:230.86:197:14Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:529.511:149.54:370.95:010.66:177:15Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:319.711:509.75:170.65:380.56:157:16Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:099.75:560.36:140.46:147:17Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:249.912:469.76:340.16:500.46:127:18Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:5910.01:249.77:130.07:280.56:107:19Full Moon10Mon
11Tue1:3510.12:039.57:520.08:060.66:097:20Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:1310.22:449.38:340.08:470.86:077:21Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:5410.13:299.19:180.19:321.06:057:23Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:3910.14:189.010:080.210:231.26:047:24Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:3010.05:148.811:020.311:201.26:027:25Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:299.96:158.912:010.46:017:26Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:3110.07:179.112:221.21:020.35:597:27Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:3610.18:209.61:250.92:030.05:577:28Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:4110.49:1910.22:280.43:03-0.35:567:29Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:4210.710:1410.83:29-0.23:59-0.65:547:30Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:3911.011:0411.34:26-0.84:51-0.95:537:31New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:3211.111:5311.65:19-1.35:41-1.05:517:33New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:2411.16:10-1.56:29-0.85:507:34New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:4211.61:1510.87:00-1.57:17-0.55:487:35Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:2911.52:0610.47:50-1.38:05-0.15:477:36Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:1711.12:5610.08:39-0.88:530.55:457:37Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:0510.63:479.59:29-0.39:431.05:447:38Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:5610.14:419.010:220.310:371.55:427:39First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:509.65:378.711:170.811:331.95:417:40First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:489.26:348.512:131.25:407:42First Quarter30Sun
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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