Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 06m at 1:25 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:41 pm (10.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Aug 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:208.511:229.95:080.95:061.75:358:04New Moon1Wed
2Thu11:598.85:470.65:471.55:368:03New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:0210.112:379.06:240.56:281.35:378:02New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:4010.11:149.27:000.37:081.15:388:01New Moon4Sat
5Sun1:1910.11:509.47:370.37:480.95:397:59Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:5810.12:269.68:140.38:300.85:407:58Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:389.93:039.88:520.49:130.75:417:57Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:209.73:4310.09:320.510:000.75:437:56Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:069.44:2910.110:170.710:520.65:447:54First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:589.15:1910.211:071.011:490.65:457:53First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:558.86:1510.312:021.15:467:52First Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:578.77:1610.512:490.61:011.25:477:50Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:028.78:1910.71:520.42:031.15:487:49Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:088.99:2311.02:560.13:070.95:497:47Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:109.310:2411.23:57-0.34:080.55:507:46Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:079.811:2111.44:53-0.65:050.15:517:45Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:0010.25:46-0.96:00-0.25:527:43Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:1511.412:5110.56:36-0.96:53-0.45:537:42Full Moon18Sat
19Sun1:0811.21:3910.67:23-0.87:44-0.45:547:40Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:5910.92:2610.68:10-0.48:34-0.25:557:39Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:4810.43:1110.48:550.19:240.25:567:37Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:389.73:5810.19:420.710:160.65:577:35Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:309.14:489.710:311.311:111.05:587:34Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:258.65:409.411:221.85:597:32Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:228.26:369.212:081.412:162.26:017:31Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:227.97:339.11:071.61:122.46:027:29Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:217.98:319.22:061.62:082.46:037:27Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:178.19:249.43:031.53:032.26:047:26Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:058.410:129.63:521.33:531.96:057:24Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:478.710:549.94:351.04:381.56:067:23New Moon30Thu
31Fri11:259.111:3310.15:130.75:201.16:077:21New Moon31Fri
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 4:33 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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