Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 7:30 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 32m at 1:33 pm (10.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Jan 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:0310.112:1511.96:02-0.66:43-1.87:134:21Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:5810.21:1011.66:56-0.57:36-1.67:134:22Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:5310.12:0611.17:52-0.38:30-1.27:134:23Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:4910.03:0510.68:500.09:25-0.77:134:24Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:469.94:069.99:500.310:22-0.27:134:25Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:459.85:099.410:530.511:200.37:134:26Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:449.76:128.911:560.67:124:27Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:419.67:158.612:160.712:590.77:124:28Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:379.68:158.51:131.02:000.67:124:29Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:299.79:088.52:071.22:540.47:124:30Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:159.89:548.62:571.23:410.37:124:31Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:589.910:368.63:411.24:230.17:114:32New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:379.911:158.74:231.15:020.17:114:33New Moon13Thu
14Fri11:1610.011:538.75:031.05:400.07:104:34New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:5510.05:431.06:170.07:104:36New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:318.712:339.96:221.06:540.17:104:37Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:088.81:129.87:021.07:320.17:094:38Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:458.81:519.67:431.08:110.37:094:39Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:248.82:339.38:251.18:510.47:084:40Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:048.93:189.19:111.19:350.67:074:42First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:489.04:078.810:021.110:230.87:074:43First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:369.25:028.610:560.911:140.87:064:44First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:279.45:598.511:530.77:054:45First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:229.87:018.612:090.812:530.37:044:47Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:2010.28:038.81:060.71:53-0.17:044:48Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:1910.79:029.22:050.42:52-0.77:034:49Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:1711.29:599.63:030.03:48-1.37:024:50Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:1211.610:5310.03:59-0.44:42-1.77:014:52Full Moon28Fri
29Sat11:0711.811:4710.34:53-0.85:34-1.97:004:53Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:0211.85:47-1.06:25-1.96:594:54Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:4010.512:5611.56:41-1.07:16-1.76:584:56Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 4:31 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 maximum.

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 Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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