Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 9:31 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 15m at 3:18 pm (10.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Jan 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:3610.612:5011.76:36-0.97:12-1.77:134:21Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:3010.41:4411.27:30-0.68:04-1.27:134:22Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:2310.22:3810.68:24-0.28:56-0.77:134:23Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:179.93:359.99:210.39:50-0.17:134:24First Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:139.74:349.310:200.610:450.47:134:25First Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:099.45:348.811:200.911:400.97:134:26First Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:059.36:338.512:201.07:134:27First Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:599.37:328.412:341.21:181.07:124:28Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:529.48:278.41:281.32:140.87:124:29Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:419.59:158.52:191.33:030.67:124:30Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:249.79:588.73:051.23:460.47:124:31Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:059.910:388.83:481.04:260.17:114:32Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:4310.011:179.04:290.85:040.07:114:33Full Moon13Wed
14Thu11:2210.111:559.15:090.75:42-0.27:114:34Full Moon14Thu
15Fri12:0010.15:490.66:20-0.37:104:35Full Moon15Fri
16Sat12:339.212:3910.16:290.56:58-0.37:104:36Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:109.31:1810.07:100.57:38-0.37:094:37Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:499.42:009.97:530.58:19-0.27:094:39Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:319.52:459.78:390.59:04-0.17:084:40Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed3:169.63:359.49:300.49:540.17:084:41Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:069.74:319.210:250.410:470.27:074:42Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:009.95:309.111:240.211:440.37:064:44Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:5710.16:339.112:250.07:064:45Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:5810.47:379.212:430.21:27-0.37:054:46Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:5910.88:409.51:440.02:28-0.87:044:47Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:5911.29:399.92:44-0.33:26-1.37:034:49New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:5511.510:3410.23:40-0.64:20-1.67:024:50New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:4911.611:2710.44:35-0.95:12-1.87:024:51New Moon28Thu
29Fri11:4211.65:27-1.06:02-1.87:014:52New Moon29Fri
30Sat12:1810.512:3411.36:19-1.06:51-1.57:004:54Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun1:0710.51:2410.97:10-0.87:38-1.16:594:55Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 6:24 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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