Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 38m at 8:45 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:53 am (10.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:37 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Oct 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:199.15:349.711:161.511:580.96:406:26Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:188.86:339.412:141.86:426:24Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:178.67:329.212:571.21:121.96:436:22Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:148.78:299.31:551.32:091.96:446:21Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:078.99:219.42:481.23:031.66:456:19Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:529.210:079.63:361.13:511.36:466:17Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:329.510:489.84:180.94:340.96:476:15Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:109.811:279.94:560.75:150.66:486:14New Moon8Sun
9Mon11:4510.05:340.55:540.46:496:12New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:059.912:2110.26:110.56:330.26:516:10New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:449.912:5710.36:490.57:130.16:526:09New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:239.81:3510.47:280.57:540.06:536:07Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:049.72:1510.48:080.78:380.06:546:05Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:479.52:5810.48:520.89:240.16:556:04Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:359.33:4710.39:391.010:160.26:566:02First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:279.24:4110.210:331.111:130.36:576:01First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:259.25:4210.211:321.26:595:59First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:279.36:4510.212:120.312:341.07:005:57First Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:299.67:4910.41:130.21:370.77:015:56Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:3010.18:5210.62:13-0.12:390.27:025:54Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:2810.69:5210.93:11-0.43:39-0.37:035:53Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:2111.110:4711.14:06-0.74:34-0.97:055:51Full Moon22Sun
23Mon11:1111.511:3911.14:57-0.85:27-1.27:065:50Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:5911.65:46-0.86:17-1.37:075:48Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:3110.912:4711.66:35-0.67:07-1.27:085:47Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:2110.61:3511.37:22-0.27:55-0.97:095:46Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:1110.22:2210.98:100.28:44-0.57:115:44Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:019.83:1110.48:580.89:340.17:125:43Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:529.33:019.98:481.39:260.66:134:41Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:468.93:569.59:421.710:211.06:144:40Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:428.74:539.110:382.011:161.36:164:39Third Quarter31Tue
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 11:49 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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