Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 6:41 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 45m at 12:49 pm (9.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Nov 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:189.68:409.61:560.72:230.96:174:37Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:069.99:299.62:460.73:150.56:184:36Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:4710.110:139.53:310.84:000.36:204:34Full Moon3Sun
4Mon10:2410.210:549.44:110.94:410.26:214:33Full Moon4Mon
5Tue11:0010.211:339.24:491.05:210.26:224:32Full Moon5Tue
6Wed11:3610.15:271.26:000.36:234:31Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:139.012:1410.06:051.46:390.46:254:30Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:538.812:539.86:441.77:200.76:264:29Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:348.51:349.67:251.98:020.96:274:28Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:178.32:189.38:082.18:471.26:284:27Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:048.13:059.18:552.39:361.36:304:26Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:548.03:589.09:472.410:281.46:314:25Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:468.14:528.910:422.311:191.36:324:24Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:378.45:489.011:382.06:334:23Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:278.96:439.212:101.112:331.56:354:22Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:169.57:389.51:000.91:280.96:364:21Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:0410.28:319.81:500.52:220.26:374:20Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:5110.99:2210.12:390.23:13-0.66:384:19Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:3711.510:1210.33:27-0.14:04-1.26:394:18New Moon19Tue
20Wed10:2511.911:0410.34:16-0.34:54-1.66:414:18New Moon20Wed
21Thu11:1412.111:5710.25:05-0.45:45-1.76:424:17New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:0712.05:56-0.36:38-1.56:434:16Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:5110.01:0111.76:490.07:32-1.26:444:16Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:489.71:5811.27:440.38:28-0.76:454:15Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:479.52:5810.68:430.79:27-0.26:474:15First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:499.34:0310.19:461.110:290.26:484:14First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:539.25:099.610:521.211:290.66:494:14First Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:559.36:159.211:581.36:504:13First Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:549.47:189.012:280.81:021.16:514:13Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:489.68:168.91:231.02:020.96:524:12Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 3:45 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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