Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 16m at 3:01 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:15 am (8.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Jan 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:039.14:248.710:191.210:370.97:134:21First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:529.35:198.511:131.011:291.07:134:22First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:449.66:168.512:100.87:134:23Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:389.97:178.612:240.91:090.37:134:24Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:3610.48:178.91:210.72:08-0.27:134:25Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:3310.910:149.43:190.34:05-0.88:135:26Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:2811.411:099.84:15-0.14:59-1.38:125:27Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:2311.85:10-0.65:52-1.88:125:28Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:0310.212:1711.96:04-0.96:43-2.08:125:29Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:5710.51:1211.86:58-1.17:34-1.98:125:30Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:4910.72:0611.57:52-1.18:25-1.78:125:31Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:4110.73:0011.08:46-0.99:16-1.28:115:32Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:3410.63:5510.49:41-0.510:08-0.68:115:34Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:2810.34:539.610:39-0.111:020.08:105:35Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:2410.05:549.011:390.311:580.68:105:36Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:219.76:568.512:410.68:105:37Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:199.57:598.212:551.11:430.88:095:38Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:179.49:018.11:521.42:450.88:085:39Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:139.49:558.22:491.53:420.78:085:41Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:039.510:428.43:421.44:290.58:075:42Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:479.711:238.64:291.25:110.38:075:43New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:279.85:111.05:480.28:065:44New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:018.712:059.95:510.86:240.08:055:46New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:388.912:439.96:310.77:000.08:045:47New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:149.11:209.97:100.67:360.08:045:48Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:499.21:589.77:490.68:120.08:035:49Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:249.32:369.58:290.58:500.28:025:51Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:019.33:179.39:100.69:290.38:015:52Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:409.44:019.09:560.610:130.68:005:53First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:249.54:518.710:460.711:020.77:595:55First Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:149.65:468.511:410.611:550.97:585:56First Quarter31Thu
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 6:08 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 Waxing Gibbous (79% 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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