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 5h 43m 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 - Feb 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:108.91:189.67:070.87:330.36:574:57Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:468.91:589.27:480.98:110.66:564:59Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:248.92:398.98:301.18:500.96:555:00Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:038.83:248.59:161.29:321.36:545:01First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:468.84:128.110:041.410:181.66:535:02First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:338.75:057.810:571.411:081.86:525:04First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:238.86:027.611:531.46:505:05First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:178.97:027.612:021.912:511.26:495:06Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:159.38:027.912:581.81:500.86:485:08Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:129.88:578.41:561.42:460.26:475:09Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:0710.49:488.92:520.93:38-0.46:455:10Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:5910.910:379.63:450.24:27-1.06:445:12Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:5011.311:2610.14:37-0.45:15-1.46:435:13Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:4111.55:28-0.96:02-1.76:415:14Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:1410.612:3211.56:19-1.26:49-1.76:405:15Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:0210.91:2311.27:11-1.37:37-1.46:395:17Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:5111.02:1610.68:03-1.28:27-0.96:375:18Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:4110.83:119.98:58-0.89:19-0.36:365:19Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:3510.54:119.29:57-0.410:150.46:345:21Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:3310.15:168.611:000.111:151.06:335:22Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:359.76:248.212:050.56:315:23Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:419.47:348.112:171.41:130.76:305:24Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:479.38:398.21:221.62:200.76:285:26Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:489.59:328.42:241.53:160.56:275:27Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:399.610:168.63:191.34:030.46:255:28Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:229.710:558.84:051.04:420.26:245:29New Moon26Sat
27Sun11:029.811:309.04:470.85:180.26:225:30New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:399.85:260.65:520.26:205:32New Moon28Mon
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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