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 2h 55m 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 - Jan 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:189.27:518.312:581.51:401.17:134:21Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:079.68:428.51:491.32:310.67:134:22Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:5410.09:298.82:381.03:190.17:134:23Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:3910.410:149.23:260.64:04-0.47:134:24Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:2310.810:599.64:120.34:49-0.97:134:25Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:0911.111:459.94:58-0.15:34-1.27:134:26Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:5611.35:46-0.46:20-1.47:134:27Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:3210.212:4511.36:35-0.67:07-1.57:124:28Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:2010.41:3511.17:25-0.77:56-1.47:124:29Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:0910.52:2710.88:18-0.68:47-1.17:124:30Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:0210.53:2410.39:14-0.49:41-0.77:124:31Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:5710.44:249.810:14-0.210:38-0.37:114:32Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:5610.35:289.311:16-0.111:370.17:114:33Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:5710.26:349.012:190.07:114:35Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:5910.27:418.912:370.41:230.07:104:36Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:0110.38:439.01:380.52:26-0.27:104:37Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:5810.49:389.12:370.53:22-0.47:094:38Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:4910.510:279.33:300.44:12-0.57:094:39New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:3610.511:129.34:190.34:57-0.67:084:40New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:2010.411:549.45:050.25:39-0.57:074:42New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:0210.35:480.36:19-0.47:074:43New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:349.412:4210.16:300.36:58-0.27:064:44Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:129.31:239.87:120.57:370.17:054:45Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:519.32:049.47:540.78:170.47:054:47Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:319.22:479.08:380.98:590.77:044:48Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:139.03:338.69:251.19:441.07:034:49First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:598.94:238.310:151.310:311.37:024:51First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:478.95:168.011:081.411:221.57:014:52First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:388.96:127.912:021.37:004:53First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:329.17:098.012:151.512:581.16:594:54Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:269.48:058.31:091.31:530.66:584:56Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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