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 1h 43m 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 - Aug 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:1410.512:509.56:35-0.16:420.85:368:04New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:5610.41:309.57:160.07:250.95:378:03Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:3810.22:109.57:550.28:071.05:388:01Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:1910.02:489.48:340.48:501.15:398:00Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:009.73:289.49:140.79:331.25:407:59Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:439.44:109.39:561.010:201.45:417:58First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:299.04:549.310:401.311:091.55:427:56First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:178.75:419.311:261.55:437:55First Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:098.56:309.312:001.512:151.75:447:54First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:028.47:209.512:521.51:061.75:457:53Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:578.48:139.81:471.31:591.65:467:51Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:538.79:0710.22:420.92:531.35:477:50Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:469.09:5910.73:350.43:470.95:487:48Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:379.510:4911.24:26-0.24:380.45:497:47Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:2610.011:4011.65:16-0.75:29-0.15:507:46Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:1510.56:04-1.16:20-0.65:517:44Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:3111.81:0510.96:53-1.47:12-0.85:527:43Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:2311.81:5511.17:42-1.48:04-1.05:537:41Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:1611.62:4611.28:32-1.28:58-0.95:557:40Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:1011.23:3911.29:23-0.99:54-0.65:567:38Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:0710.64:3511.010:17-0.410:53-0.35:577:37Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:0710.15:3310.711:140.111:550.05:587:35Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:109.66:3410.412:130.65:597:33Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:159.27:3610.212:580.31:131.06:007:32Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:219.18:3910.12:010.42:151.26:017:30Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:239.19:3710.23:040.53:141.26:027:29Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:179.210:2810.24:000.44:081.16:037:27Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:039.311:1310.24:480.34:561.06:047:25New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:459.511:5410.25:310.25:390.86:057:24New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:239.66:100.36:200.76:067:22New Moon30Thu
31Fri12:3410.21:009.66:470.37:000.76:077:20New Moon31Fri
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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