Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 41m at 10:20 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:26 am (9.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Apr 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:529.75:410.05:550.45:266:09New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:0410.112:319.66:20-0.16:330.45:246:10Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:4110.21:119.57:01-0.27:130.55:226:11Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:2010.21:539.37:43-0.17:560.75:216:12Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:0310.22:399.18:290.08:430.85:196:13Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:5110.13:319.09:200.29:361.05:176:14First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:4510.04:289.010:170.310:351.05:166:16First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:4510.05:299.111:160.311:370.95:146:17First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:4910.06:319.412:160.25:126:18Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:5410.17:329.912:400.51:17-0.15:116:19Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:5810.48:3110.51:430.02:15-0.45:096:20Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:5810.79:2411.12:43-0.63:10-0.75:076:21Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:5310.910:1411.53:39-1.14:02-0.95:066:22Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:4511.011:0311.64:31-1.54:51-0.95:046:23Full Moon14Sun
15Mon11:3710.911:5211.65:22-1.65:39-0.75:026:25Full Moon15Mon
16Tue12:2710.66:11-1.56:27-0.45:016:26Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:4011.31:1610.27:00-1.17:150.14:596:27Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:2710.92:069.77:49-0.68:030.64:586:28Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri2:1610.42:569.38:390.08:541.14:566:29Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:079.93:508.99:310.59:481.54:546:30Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:029.44:468.610:261.010:441.84:536:31Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:599.05:418.511:211.311:421.94:516:32Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:578.86:368.612:151.54:506:34Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:548.87:288.812:381.81:071.54:486:35Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:498.98:169.11:331.61:571.44:476:36Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:389.08:599.52:241.32:421.24:456:37Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:239.29:389.83:100.93:241.04:446:38Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:049.411:1610.14:520.55:040.85:437:39New Moon28Sun
29Mon11:449.511:5410.45:330.15:440.75:417:40New Moon29Mon
30Tue12:259.66:14-0.26:240.65:407:41New Moon30Tue
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 1:23 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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