Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:05 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 45m at 6:41 pm (9.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:27 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Jul 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:179.09:3310.13:020.73:111.25:108:24Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:109.010:2010.23:560.64:001.35:118:24Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:569.011:0210.24:430.54:461.35:118:24New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:389.111:4310.25:250.45:281.25:128:24New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:199.16:050.36:091.25:138:23New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:2210.212:589.26:430.36:491.25:138:23New Moon6Thu
7Fri1:0110.21:379.27:220.37:301.25:148:23Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:4110.12:159.38:000.38:111.25:158:22Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:2010.02:549.38:390.48:531.35:158:22Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:019.83:339.49:190.59:361.35:168:21Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:439.64:159.410:010.610:231.35:178:21First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:299.44:599.610:460.811:131.25:178:21First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:189.25:479.811:330.85:188:20First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:119.26:3710.112:061.012:240.95:198:19First Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:079.27:3110.41:010.81:180.85:208:19Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:059.38:2710.81:580.42:140.65:218:18Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:059.59:2411.32:57-0.13:110.35:228:17Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:039.910:2011.73:54-0.64:08-0.15:228:17Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:5910.311:1512.04:49-1.15:03-0.45:238:16Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:5410.75:43-1.55:58-0.75:248:15Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:1012.212:4910.96:35-1.76:52-0.95:258:14Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:0512.11:4411.07:27-1.77:47-0.85:268:14Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:0111.82:3711.08:19-1.48:41-0.65:278:13Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:5611.43:3010.99:11-1.09:37-0.35:288:12Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:5110.84:2510.710:04-0.510:340.15:298:11Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:4910.15:2010.410:580.111:340.45:308:10Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:499.66:1710.111:540.75:318:09Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:499.17:139.912:340.712:491.15:328:08Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:498.88:099.81:340.91:451.45:338:07Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:488.79:049.82:331.02:401.65:348:06Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon9:428.79:539.83:280.93:321.55:358:05Waning Crescent31Mon
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 9:53 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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