Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 51m at 9:06 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:389.99:0010.62:190.02:430.46:416:25Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:3710.39:5910.83:19-0.23:430.06:426:24Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:3110.710:5310.94:14-0.54:38-0.46:436:22Full Moon3Mon
4Tue11:1910.911:4310.95:04-0.65:29-0.76:446:20Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:0511.05:51-0.56:17-0.76:456:18Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:3110.812:5011.06:36-0.37:04-0.76:466:17Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:1810.51:3310.87:210.07:49-0.46:476:15Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:0410.12:1710.58:050.48:350.06:496:13Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:499.73:0110.18:490.99:210.46:506:12Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:369.23:479.89:351.410:100.86:516:10Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:268.84:379.410:241.811:021.26:526:08Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:198.65:319.111:172.011:561.46:536:07Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:148.46:279.012:122.16:546:05Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:098.57:229.012:491.51:072.16:556:03Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:028.78:179.21:421.42:011.86:576:02Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:519.09:089.42:331.22:531.56:586:00Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:379.59:549.73:200.93:421.06:595:59Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:189.910:3810.04:040.64:270.47:005:57Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:5710.411:2010.24:460.35:10-0.17:015:56New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:3710.85:280.05:54-0.57:025:54New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:0310.412:1811.16:10-0.26:38-0.87:045:53New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:4810.41:0211.36:54-0.27:24-1.07:055:51Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:3410.41:4811.47:40-0.28:13-1.07:065:50Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:2310.22:3711.38:280.09:03-0.87:075:48Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:1610.03:3011.19:200.29:58-0.57:085:47First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:129.84:2810.710:170.510:57-0.37:105:45First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:149.65:3210.411:190.711:590.07:115:44First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:189.66:3810.212:230.87:125:42First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:229.87:4410.11:000.11:280.77:135:41Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:2510.07:4810.21:020.11:310.46:154:40Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:2210.48:4710.22:000.02:310.16:164:38Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 12:12 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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