Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 07m at 10:36 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:1910.611:4210.55:090.15:33-0.36:406:27Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:5911.05:51-0.16:18-0.76:416:25Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:2710.512:4211.36:34-0.27:04-0.96:426:23Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:1310.51:2711.47:19-0.27:52-1.06:436:21Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:0210.32:1511.48:06-0.18:42-0.86:446:20Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:5310.03:0711.28:560.29:36-0.56:456:18Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:499.74:0410.99:510.610:35-0.16:466:16Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:509.45:0710.510:520.911:370.26:486:15Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:559.26:1310.211:561.16:496:13Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:019.37:2110.112:410.31:021.16:506:11Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:069.58:2810.01:440.42:070.96:516:10Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:069.99:2910.12:440.33:100.56:526:08Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:5810.210:2310.23:390.34:060.26:536:06Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:4510.511:1110.14:290.24:55-0.16:546:05New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:2710.611:5510.05:130.35:41-0.26:566:03New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:0710.65:550.46:24-0.26:576:01New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:389.812:4610.56:360.67:06-0.16:586:00New Moon17Mon
18Tue1:209.61:2610.37:160.97:470.26:595:58Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:019.32:0710.17:571.28:300.57:005:57Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:449.02:499.88:391.59:130.87:015:55Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:288.73:349.59:231.810:001.17:035:54Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:168.44:239.210:122.110:501.47:045:52First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:078.35:169.011:042.211:421.57:055:51First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:008.36:119.011:592.27:065:49First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:528.57:059.012:331.512:532.07:075:48First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:428.87:599.21:241.41:471.77:095:46Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:319.38:519.42:141.12:401.17:105:45Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:169.99:419.83:020.83:310.57:115:43Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:0010.510:2810.13:490.44:19-0.27:125:42Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:4411.110:1510.33:340.14:06-0.76:144:41Full Moon30Sun
31Mon10:2811.511:0310.44:20-0.24:54-1.26:154:39Full Moon31Mon
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 1:42 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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