Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:35 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 49m at 7:04 pm (10.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Jun 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:339.37:089.512:171.412:451.15:098:13First Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:338.98:019.51:181.41:381.45:098:14Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:318.78:519.62:171.32:301.65:088:15Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:268.79:379.73:121.13:181.75:088:16Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:148.710:199.94:011.04:031.75:078:16Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:578.710:5910.04:440.84:451.75:078:17Full Moon6Wed
7Thu11:388.711:3810.15:250.65:261.75:078:18Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:198.76:040.56:061.75:078:18Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:1710.112:598.76:430.56:461.65:068:19Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:5710.11:388.87:230.47:271.65:068:19Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:3710.12:188.88:020.48:091.65:068:20Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:1710.02:588.98:420.48:521.65:068:20Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed3:0010.03:399.09:240.59:381.55:068:21Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:459.94:239.310:080.510:281.45:068:21Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:349.75:109.610:550.511:221.25:068:22Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:279.66:009.911:450.65:068:22Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:239.56:5110.312:180.912:370.65:068:23Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:229.47:4610.71:150.51:310.65:068:23Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:239.48:4211.12:150.12:280.65:068:23Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:249.59:3911.53:15-0.43:260.45:068:23Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:239.710:3511.74:13-0.84:220.35:078:24New Moon21Thu
22Fri11:209.911:3111.95:09-1.15:180.15:078:24New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:1710.06:03-1.26:130.15:078:24New Moon23Sat
24Sun12:2711.81:1210.16:57-1.27:070.15:078:24Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:2211.62:0710.17:49-1.08:010.35:088:24Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:1711.22:5910.08:40-0.78:550.55:088:24Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:1110.73:509.99:30-0.29:500.85:098:24Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:0510.14:429.810:210.310:471.15:098:24First Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:009.55:349.611:130.811:441.35:098:24First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:579.06:259.512:041.35:108:24First Quarter30Sat
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 10:19 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 30% 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 Waning Crescent (30% 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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