Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 42m at 3:21 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:34 am (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Jan 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:168.912:1810.26:050.96:44-0.17:134:22Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:598.81:019.96:491.17:250.17:134:22Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:408.71:449.67:331.28:060.47:134:23Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:228.62:289.38:181.48:490.87:134:24Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:058.63:158.99:061.69:321.17:134:25First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:508.54:048.59:561.710:181.37:134:26First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:368.64:578.110:481.711:061.67:134:27First Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:248.65:507.911:421.711:551.77:124:28First Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:138.86:467.812:361.57:124:29Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:039.07:427.912:451.81:311.27:124:30Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:549.48:368.11:371.72:250.77:124:31Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:449.89:268.42:291.43:150.27:114:33Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:3210.310:148.73:191.04:03-0.37:114:34Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:2010.811:019.14:070.64:51-0.87:104:35Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:0811.111:499.54:560.25:38-1.27:104:36Full Moon15Sat
16Sun11:5811.35:46-0.26:25-1.47:104:37Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:379.812:4811.36:36-0.47:13-1.47:094:38Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:2610.11:4011.17:28-0.58:01-1.27:084:40Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:1610.22:3410.68:22-0.48:52-0.97:084:41Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:0810.33:3010.19:19-0.39:45-0.47:074:42Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:0310.24:319.510:19-0.110:410.17:074:43Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:0010.15:358.911:220.111:390.67:064:44Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:0010.06:418.612:260.27:054:46Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:019.97:498.412:390.91:310.37:044:47Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:039.98:518.41:401.12:340.27:044:48Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:009.99:468.52:391.13:300.07:034:50Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:5110.010:348.63:321.14:19-0.17:024:51New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:3710.111:178.74:200.95:02-0.17:014:52New Moon28Fri
29Sat11:2010.011:568.85:040.85:42-0.17:004:53New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:0010.05:460.86:200.06:594:55New Moon30Sun
31Mon12:348.912:399.86:270.86:570.16:584:56Waxing 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 6:27 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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