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 3h 55m 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 - Jul 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:538.67:169.412:411.412:541.75:108:24First Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:508.38:079.41:371.51:451.95:118:24Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:478.28:579.52:331.42:372.15:118:24Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:408.29:459.73:271.33:262.15:128:24Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:278.310:309.84:141.14:132.05:138:23Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:118.511:1210.04:580.94:571.85:138:23Full Moon6Fri
7Sat11:538.611:5210.15:390.65:391.65:148:23Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:338.86:180.46:211.45:158:22Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:3310.21:129.06:570.37:031.35:158:22Full Moon9Mon
10Tue1:1310.31:519.27:360.17:451.15:168:21Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:5410.32:299.48:150.18:291.05:178:21Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:3610.33:099.78:560.19:140.85:188:20Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:2110.13:5210.09:390.110:030.75:188:20Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:099.94:3910.210:250.310:570.65:198:19Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:029.65:2910.411:150.511:540.55:208:19Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:599.36:2410.612:090.65:218:18Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:009.17:2110.712:530.31:060.85:228:17Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:039.08:2210.91:550.22:060.85:238:17Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:089.19:2411.12:57-0.13:070.75:238:16Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:109.310:2311.33:58-0.44:070.65:248:15New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:089.611:2011.44:55-0.75:040.35:258:14New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:039.95:49-0.85:580.25:268:14New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:1411.412:5510.06:40-0.96:510.15:278:13New Moon23Mon
24Tue1:0711.21:4510.17:28-0.77:430.25:288:12Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:5810.92:3210.18:15-0.48:320.35:298:11Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:4710.43:1710.09:000.09:220.65:308:10Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:359.84:039.89:450.610:130.95:318:09First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:259.34:509.610:321.111:061.25:328:08First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:188.75:399.411:211.65:338:07First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:128.36:309.312:001.512:111.95:348:06First Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:088.07:239.212:561.61:032.25:358:05Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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