Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 11:15 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 22m at 4:48 pm (10.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Dec 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:468.72:519.68:441.69:170.66:534:12First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:328.83:429.49:361.510:060.66:544:12First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:229.14:379.410:311.310:580.66:554:12First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:139.55:359.311:290.911:510.56:564:12First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:0610.06:359.412:270.46:574:11Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:0110.57:359.512:460.41:27-0.16:584:11Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:5611.08:349.71:420.22:25-0.76:594:11Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:5111.59:3110.02:38-0.13:21-1.27:004:11Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:4511.910:2610.13:32-0.34:15-1.67:014:11Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:3812.011:2010.24:25-0.55:08-1.77:014:11Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:3211.95:18-0.56:01-1.77:024:11Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:1510.112:2611.66:12-0.36:53-1.47:034:11Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:0910.01:2011.27:05-0.17:44-1.07:044:11Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:029.82:1410.67:590.38:36-0.47:054:12Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:569.63:1010.08:550.69:290.17:054:12Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:519.44:089.39:541.010:230.77:064:12Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:469.25:088.810:531.211:171.17:074:12Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:409.26:078.411:531.37:074:13Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:339.17:058.212:101.412:521.37:084:13Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:259.28:028.21:021.61:481.27:094:13Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:149.48:538.21:531.72:401.07:094:14Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:599.59:388.32:411.63:260.77:104:14Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:419.710:208.43:261.54:070.57:104:15New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:219.911:008.64:071.44:470.37:114:15New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:0110.011:398.74:481.25:250.17:114:16New Moon25Sat
26Sun11:4010.15:281.16:040.07:114:17New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:188.812:1910.16:091.06:43-0.17:124:17Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:578.91:0010.16:510.97:22-0.17:124:18Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:369.11:4210.07:340.88:03-0.17:124:19Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:169.32:279.88:200.78:470.07:124:20Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri3:009.53:169.69:100.79:330.17:134:20First Quarter31Fri
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 8:01 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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