Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:01 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 02m at 8:28 pm (9.4 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 - May 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:269.98:0410.01:100.71:430.25:397:42Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:319.99:0210.42:140.42:420.25:377:43Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:3310.09:5610.73:160.03:370.25:367:45Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:2810.010:4410.94:12-0.34:280.25:357:46Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:1810.011:2911.05:03-0.65:160.25:337:47Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:059.95:50-0.76:010.45:327:48Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:1310.912:519.86:35-0.66:450.65:317:49Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:5610.81:359.57:19-0.47:280.95:307:50Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:3910.52:189.38:02-0.18:121.25:297:51Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:2210.23:029.08:460.38:561.45:277:52Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:069.93:478.89:300.69:431.75:267:53Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:539.54:358.710:171.010:331.95:257:54Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:439.25:248.611:061.311:252.05:247:55Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:368.96:158.711:561.45:237:56Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:298.87:048.812:192.012:451.55:227:58Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:238.77:539.11:131.81:341.55:217:59Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:168.88:409.52:061.52:231.45:208:00Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:089.09:2610.02:581.13:121.25:198:01Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:579.210:1010.43:470.63:581.05:188:02Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:449.510:5410.94:340.04:440.75:178:03New Moon20Mon
21Tue11:309.711:3911.35:21-0.45:300.45:168:04New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:189.96:08-0.86:180.25:168:04New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:2711.51:0810.06:56-1.07:070.15:158:05Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:1711.61:5910.17:46-1.17:580.15:148:06Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:0911.52:5210.18:37-1.08:520.25:138:07Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:0311.33:4710.19:30-0.89:490.35:138:08Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:0110.94:4510.110:25-0.510:490.55:128:09First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:0210.45:4410.211:23-0.211:520.65:118:10First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:0610.06:4410.212:220.15:118:11First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:109.77:4310.412:550.51:200.45:108:12Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:149.58:4010.51:580.42:170.65:108:12Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 11:44 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 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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