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 1h 14m at 9:49 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 4:01 pm (10.1 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 - Nov 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:218.86:389.012:231.86:174:37Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:139.07:339.012:511.41:181.66:184:36Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:019.38:239.11:411.42:101.36:194:35Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:449.69:089.22:261.32:560.96:204:34Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:249.99:509.33:081.13:380.66:224:32Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:0110.110:299.43:481.04:180.36:234:31Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:3810.311:099.44:270.94:580.16:244:30Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:1610.411:499.45:060.85:38-0.16:254:29Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:5510.55:470.86:20-0.16:274:28Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:309.312:3610.56:280.87:02-0.26:284:27Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:139.31:2010.57:120.97:48-0.16:294:26Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:599.32:0710.48:000.98:360.06:304:25Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:499.33:0010.28:521.09:290.16:324:24Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:439.43:5810.19:491.010:250.16:334:23Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:409.64:599.910:500.811:220.16:344:22Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:399.96:029.911:520.56:354:21Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:3810.37:0610.012:200.112:540.16:374:20Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:3610.88:0810.11:18-0.11:55-0.36:384:19Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:3211.29:0610.32:15-0.22:53-0.86:394:19Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:2411.510:0010.43:09-0.33:47-1.26:404:18New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:1411.710:5210.34:01-0.44:38-1.46:424:17New Moon21Thu
22Fri11:0311.611:4310.24:51-0.35:28-1.36:434:17New Moon22Fri
23Sat11:5211.45:40-0.16:17-1.16:444:16Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:3310.012:4111.16:280.27:05-0.76:454:15Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:229.71:2910.67:170.57:52-0.36:464:15Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:109.42:1810.18:060.98:400.26:474:14Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:599.13:089.68:561.39:300.76:494:14First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:508.94:029.29:501.610:211.06:504:13First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:428.84:578.810:461.711:121.36:514:13First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:338.85:528.611:411.76:524:13First Quarter30Sat
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 12:55 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 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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