Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:07 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 22m at 5:48 pm (9.7 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 - Sep 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:498.87:0810.112:400.912:571.36:087:19Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:499.08:0810.41:380.61:551.06:097:17Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:489.49:0710.92:370.12:550.56:107:15Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:4610.010:0411.43:35-0.43:52-0.16:117:14Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:4010.610:5911.84:29-0.94:48-0.76:127:12Full Moon5Wed
6Thu11:3211.111:5311.95:21-1.35:41-1.16:137:10Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:2411.56:12-1.66:35-1.46:147:09Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:4711.91:1511.77:02-1.57:28-1.56:167:07Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:4111.62:0711.67:52-1.38:21-1.36:177:05Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:3511.22:5911.48:43-0.89:14-0.96:187:03Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:3010.63:5211.09:35-0.210:11-0.46:197:02Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:2710.04:4910.510:300.411:100.26:207:00Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:289.45:4810.111:281.06:216:58Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:319.06:499.712:110.612:271.46:226:56Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:338.87:509.61:130.91:271.66:236:55Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:338.88:499.62:141.02:261.66:246:53Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:279.09:419.73:101.03:211.56:256:51Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:139.210:269.83:580.94:091.26:266:49Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:539.411:069.94:400.74:521.06:276:47New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:309.711:4510.05:170.65:310.76:286:46New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:069.85:540.56:100.66:296:44New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:2210.012:419.96:300.56:490.56:306:42New Moon22Sat
23Sun1:009.91:1710.07:070.57:270.46:316:40Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:389.81:5310.07:440.68:070.46:326:39Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:179.62:3110.08:230.88:480.56:346:37Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:589.43:1110.09:031.09:330.66:356:35Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:429.13:569.99:481.210:220.76:366:33First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:329.04:479.910:381.311:160.76:376:32First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:278.95:4310.011:341.36:386:30First Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:269.06:4310.112:140.612:331.26:396:28First Quarter30Sun
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 8:57 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 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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