Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 29m at 1:13 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 7:34 pm (9.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Sep 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:169.75:3910.711:210.46:097:18First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:219.46:4310.412:050.112:230.86:107:16First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:289.27:4810.31:090.31:260.96:117:14Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:349.28:5210.32:130.42:291.06:127:13Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:349.49:5110.33:140.33:300.86:137:11Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:279.710:4210.44:090.24:240.66:147:09Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:129.911:2710.44:560.15:120.46:157:07Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:5310.05:390.15:560.36:167:06Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:1010.312:3210.16:180.26:370.36:177:04Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:5010.11:0910.16:570.47:180.36:187:02Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:309.91:4710.07:350.67:590.56:197:00Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:109.62:259.98:140.98:400.76:216:59Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:519.33:059.78:531.29:230.96:226:57Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:349.03:479.59:361.510:091.26:236:55Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:208.64:349.310:221.810:581.46:246:53Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:118.45:259.211:122.011:511.56:256:52Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:048.36:189.212:052.06:266:50Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:588.47:139.412:451.412:591.96:276:48Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:538.68:099.71:391.21:551.66:286:46Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:469.19:0310.12:330.82:501.16:296:44Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:369.79:5510.63:240.33:430.46:306:43Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:2310.410:4411.04:13-0.24:34-0.36:316:41New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:0911.111:3311.35:00-0.75:23-0.96:326:39New Moon23Thu
24Fri11:5611.65:47-1.06:13-1.46:336:37New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:2311.412:4411.96:35-1.17:04-1.66:346:36Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:1511.31:3412.07:23-1.17:55-1.66:356:34Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:0711.02:2611.88:14-0.88:48-1.36:366:32Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:0210.63:2011.59:07-0.49:44-0.86:386:30Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:0010.14:1811.010:030.210:44-0.36:396:29First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:029.75:2110.511:040.611:470.16:406:27First Quarter30Thu
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 4:23 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 71% 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 (71% 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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