Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 10:36 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 23m at 4:26 am (9.4 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 - Jan 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:0810.61:2311.47:09-0.87:43-1.57:134:21Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:0110.52:1810.98:04-0.68:35-1.07:134:22Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:5510.33:1510.29:00-0.29:29-0.47:134:23Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:5010.14:149.59:590.210:240.27:134:24Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:479.85:159.011:000.511:200.77:134:25Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:449.66:178.512:020.77:134:26Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:419.57:198.312:161.11:030.87:134:26Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:379.58:178.31:121.32:030.87:124:27Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:299.59:088.32:061.42:550.67:124:29Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:159.79:528.52:561.33:400.47:124:30Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:579.810:338.63:401.24:200.37:124:31New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:379.911:118.84:221.04:580.17:114:32New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:1510.011:498.95:020.95:350.07:114:33New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:5310.05:410.86:12-0.17:114:34New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:259.012:319.96:210.76:48-0.17:104:35Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:019.11:099.87:010.77:260.07:104:36Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:389.21:489.67:410.78:040.17:094:37Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:169.32:319.48:250.78:460.37:094:39Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:579.43:179.19:120.79:310.57:084:40First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:439.54:098.810:040.710:210.67:084:41First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:349.75:068.611:010.611:160.77:074:42First Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:309.96:078.612:000.47:064:44First Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:2910.17:118.712:140.71:020.07:064:45Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:3110.58:149.11:160.52:04-0.47:054:46Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:3211.09:149.52:170.13:03-1.07:044:47Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:3111.410:1010.03:16-0.43:59-1.47:034:49Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:2611.711:0410.44:12-0.84:51-1.87:024:50Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:2011.711:5610.75:06-1.15:42-1.97:024:51Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:1311.65:59-1.36:31-1.87:014:52Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:4610.81:0511.26:51-1.27:19-1.47:004:54Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:3610.71:5710.67:42-0.98:08-0.96:594:55Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 7:31 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 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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