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 37m at 8:27 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 2:39 pm (9.7 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 - Jul 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:369.811:4411.15:21-0.65:290.55:108:24New Moon1Sun
2Mon12:259.76:09-0.66:170.65:118:24New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:3110.91:129.66:56-0.57:040.85:118:24New Moon3Tue
4Wed1:1710.71:579.57:40-0.37:490.95:128:24Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:0210.42:409.48:230.08:351.15:128:23Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:4610.13:239.39:060.39:201.45:138:23Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:319.84:079.29:500.710:081.55:148:23Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:189.44:539.110:351.010:581.75:148:22First Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:079.15:409.111:221.211:491.75:158:22First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:588.86:279.212:101.55:168:22First Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:518.67:169.312:411.712:581.65:178:21First Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:448.58:059.51:341.61:471.65:178:21Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:378.58:549.82:271.32:381.65:188:20Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:308.79:4210.23:180.93:281.45:198:19Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:199.010:2810.64:080.54:161.15:208:19Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:069.311:1411.04:550.05:040.75:218:18Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:539.65:42-0.55:520.45:218:18Full Moon17Tue
18Wed12:0211.312:419.96:29-0.86:410.15:228:17Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:5111.51:3010.27:17-1.17:31-0.15:238:16Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:4111.52:1910.58:05-1.18:23-0.25:248:15Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:3311.43:1010.68:55-1.19:16-0.25:258:15Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:2711.14:0310.79:46-0.810:13-0.15:268:14Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:2410.74:5810.710:40-0.511:120.05:278:13Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:2410.25:5610.711:36-0.15:288:12Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:269.86:5510.612:140.112:340.35:298:11Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:309.57:5510.61:160.21:330.65:308:10Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:359.38:5510.62:180.22:320.85:318:09Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:369.39:5110.63:200.13:300.95:328:08Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:329.310:4210.64:160.04:230.95:338:07New Moon29Sun
30Mon11:229.411:2910.65:06-0.15:130.85:348:06New Moon30Mon
31Tue12:079.45:52-0.15:590.85:358:05New Moon31Tue
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 11:33 am — 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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