Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 1:25 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 28m at 7:23 am (8.7 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 - Feb 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:0310.33:309.59:17-0.29:370.26:584:56First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:569.94:298.810:150.210:310.86:574:58First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:519.55:308.311:150.711:271.46:564:59First Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:499.26:337.912:181.06:555:00First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:499.07:377.812:251.71:221.16:535:02Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:499.08:357.81:241.92:221.06:525:03Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:439.29:258.02:201.83:140.86:515:04Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:309.410:078.33:101.53:560.66:505:05Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:129.610:458.63:541.34:340.46:495:07Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:509.711:218.84:351.05:090.26:485:08Full Moon10Sun
11Mon11:289.811:569.05:140.85:440.16:465:09Full Moon11Mon
12Tue12:049.85:520.66:180.06:455:11Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:309.212:419.76:310.56:530.16:445:12Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:049.41:189.57:090.47:290.26:425:13Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:399.51:579.37:500.48:070.46:415:14Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:169.62:408.98:330.48:480.76:405:16Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:589.63:288.69:220.59:360.96:385:17Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:469.64:238.310:160.610:291.26:375:18Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:429.65:248.111:170.611:291.36:355:20Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:439.76:308.112:200.56:345:21Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:499.97:388.412:331.21:260.26:325:22Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:5510.38:428.91:380.82:28-0.36:315:23Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:5810.89:399.62:410.33:26-0.86:295:25Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:5511.210:3110.23:40-0.34:18-1.36:285:26New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:4911.411:2110.64:34-0.95:08-1.56:265:27New Moon25Mon
26Tue11:4111.45:27-1.25:55-1.56:255:28New Moon26Tue
27Wed12:0910.912:3211.16:17-1.46:42-1.26:235:30Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:5610.91:2110.67:07-1.27:28-0.76:225:31Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:4210.72:1110.07:57-0.88:14-0.16:205:32Waxing Crescent29Fri
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 10:24 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 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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