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 45m 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 - Apr 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:1610.58:4710.42:030.12:36-0.55:266:09Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:1210.99:3911.13:00-0.73:28-1.05:256:10Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:0511.310:2911.63:54-1.34:19-1.45:236:11Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:5811.511:1912.04:46-1.85:09-1.55:216:12Full Moon4Fri
5Sat11:5111.45:38-2.15:59-1.45:196:13Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:1012.012:4411.26:30-2.06:49-1.15:186:14Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:0111.81:3710.77:22-1.77:40-0.75:166:15Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:5411.42:3210.28:15-1.28:340.05:146:16Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:4810.93:309.69:11-0.59:310.65:136:18Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:4710.24:329.210:110.110:311.15:116:19Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:499.75:358.911:120.611:331.45:096:20Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:539.36:388.812:140.95:086:21Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:579.27:368.912:361.51:131.15:066:22Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:569.18:289.11:371.42:081.15:046:23Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:489.29:129.42:311.12:551.05:036:24Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:339.49:519.73:180.83:360.95:016:25Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:139.510:279.93:590.54:130.85:006:27New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:519.511:0210.04:380.34:500.74:586:28New Moon18Fri
19Sat11:299.511:3810.15:160.25:270.74:566:29New Moon19Sat
20Sun12:069.45:540.16:050.84:556:30New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:1410.112:459.36:320.16:430.94:536:31Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:5110.11:249.27:120.27:231.04:526:32Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:3010.02:059.17:530.38:051.24:506:33Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:129.92:509.08:380.48:511.34:496:34Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:589.83:398.99:270.59:431.34:476:36First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:519.84:339.010:200.510:401.24:466:37First Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:489.86:299.312:160.55:447:38First Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:489.97:279.712:391.01:130.35:437:39Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:5010.08:2410.31:400.52:100.05:427:40Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:5110.39:2010.92:400.03:07-0.35:407:41Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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