Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 01m at 12:07 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:21 am (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Jul 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:339.35:089.210:501.011:151.75:108:24First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:229.05:549.211:371.25:118:24First Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:138.86:429.412:061.712:251.35:118:24First Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:058.77:309.612:581.51:141.45:128:24Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:598.78:209.91:501.32:051.35:128:23Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:538.99:1010.32:440.92:561.15:138:23Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:469.29:5910.83:360.33:480.85:148:23Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:369.510:4811.34:27-0.24:380.45:148:22Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:269.911:3811.65:17-0.75:280.05:158:22Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:1710.26:06-1.16:19-0.35:168:22Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:3011.81:0910.56:56-1.47:12-0.55:178:21Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:2211.92:0110.77:47-1.58:05-0.55:178:21Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:1611.72:5410.98:38-1.48:59-0.55:188:20Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:1111.43:4810.99:30-1.19:56-0.35:198:20Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:0810.94:4510.810:25-0.710:56-0.15:208:19Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:0910.45:4310.711:21-0.211:570.25:208:18Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:119.96:4210.512:190.25:218:18Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:149.57:4110.412:590.31:170.65:228:17Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:189.38:4010.42:020.42:150.95:238:16Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:209.29:3610.43:030.43:131.05:248:15Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:159.210:2610.43:590.34:061.15:258:15Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:039.211:1110.44:490.24:541.05:268:14New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:489.311:5310.45:330.15:381.05:278:13New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:299.36:140.16:201.05:288:12New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:3410.31:089.46:540.27:021.05:298:11New Moon25Wed
26Thu1:1410.21:479.47:320.27:431.05:308:10Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:5410.02:259.48:100.48:241.15:318:09Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:349.83:039.48:490.59:061.25:328:08Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:159.63:439.49:290.79:501.35:338:07Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:589.34:259.410:110.910:371.45:348:06First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:449.15:109.410:561.211:261.45:358:05First Quarter31Tue
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 3:14 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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