Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 26m at 2:29 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 8:46 pm (10.8 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 - Oct 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:448.66:579.612:210.912:341.95:405:26Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:478.78:009.61:251.01:381.75:415:24Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:419.08:539.72:230.92:351.55:435:22Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:259.39:399.73:100.93:241.25:445:21Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:039.510:199.73:500.84:060.95:455:19Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:389.710:569.74:260.84:450.75:465:17Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:119.911:339.65:000.95:220.55:475:16Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:459.95:351.05:590.55:485:14Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:109.412:199.96:101.16:370.65:495:12Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:489.112:559.86:461.47:160.75:505:11Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:278.81:329.77:241.67:570.95:525:09Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:098.52:139.58:051.98:421.25:535:07Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:548.22:599.38:492.29:321.35:545:06Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:458.03:519.39:412.310:271.45:555:04Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:418.04:509.310:382.311:251.35:565:02Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:408.25:519.511:392.15:575:01Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:388.76:529.812:221.012:391.65:584:59Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:349.37:5210.21:190.61:390.96:004:58Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:2610.18:4810.72:130.12:360.16:014:56Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:1610.99:4111.03:04-0.43:30-0.76:024:55New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:0311.610:3311.13:53-0.74:22-1.36:034:53New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:5112.011:2511.04:41-0.95:13-1.76:044:52New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:4012.15:30-0.86:05-1.76:064:50Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:1810.812:3112.06:20-0.56:57-1.56:074:49Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:1210.41:2311.67:100.07:50-1.06:084:47Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:079.82:1711.08:030.68:47-0.46:094:46Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:069.33:1610.49:001.19:470.36:104:44First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:098.94:209.810:021.610:500.76:124:43First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:148.75:269.411:071.911:531.06:134:42First Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:178.76:309.212:111.96:144:40Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:168.87:319.212:521.21:131.86:154:39Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 5:37 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 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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