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 3h 06m at 5:15 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:29 am (9.9 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 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:149.72:419.18:290.48:431.06:267:09Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:519.63:218.89:100.69:231.36:247:10Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:309.44:058.59:540.810:071.66:237:11Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:159.34:558.310:431.010:571.86:217:12Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:059.25:498.211:361.011:521.86:197:13Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:019.36:478.312:331.06:177:14Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:019.57:468.612:501.71:320.76:167:16Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:029.88:449.21:501.32:300.36:147:17Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:0210.39:399.92:500.73:26-0.26:127:18Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:5910.810:3010.63:48-0.14:18-0.76:117:19Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:5311.211:1911.34:42-0.95:08-1.16:097:20New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:4611.45:34-1.55:57-1.46:077:21New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:0811.812:3811.46:26-1.96:46-1.36:067:22New Moon13Fri
14Sat12:5712.01:3111.27:17-2.07:36-1.16:047:23Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:4811.92:2410.88:09-1.88:26-0.66:037:24Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:3911.63:1810.39:02-1.39:190.06:017:26Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:3211.04:169.79:58-0.710:140.65:597:27First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:3010.45:189.210:57-0.111:141.25:587:28First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:329.96:228.811:590.55:567:29First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:379.47:268.712:171.61:020.85:557:30First Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:429.28:288.81:211.72:051.05:537:31Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:459.29:229.02:241.63:021.15:527:32Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:399.310:079.33:211.43:511.05:507:33Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:269.410:469.54:101.14:320.95:497:35Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:079.511:229.84:530.85:090.95:477:36Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:459.511:579.95:320.55:450.85:467:37Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:239.56:090.36:210.95:447:38Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:3110.01:009.46:470.26:581.05:437:39Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:0710.01:389.27:250.27:351.15:417:40Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:4310.02:179.18:040.38:141.35:407:41Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 8:22 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 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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