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 5h 52m 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 - Sep 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:178.29:259.63:011.43:071.96:097:18Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:038.710:1110.03:491.03:571.56:107:17Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:459.210:5510.34:320.64:420.96:117:15Full Moon3Mon
4Tue11:249.711:3710.65:130.25:270.46:127:13Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:0310.25:53-0.16:11-0.16:137:11Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:2010.712:4310.66:34-0.36:55-0.46:147:10Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:0510.71:2511.07:15-0.47:42-0.66:157:08Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:5110.62:0911.17:59-0.38:30-0.76:167:06Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:3910.32:5611.18:45-0.19:21-0.56:177:05Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:309.93:4811.09:350.310:17-0.26:187:03Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:279.44:4510.710:310.711:170.26:197:01Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:309.05:4810.411:321.16:206:59Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:378.86:5510.212:220.412:361.36:216:58Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:468.88:0410.11:270.51:421.36:226:56Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:529.19:0910.22:320.42:471.16:236:54Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:519.510:0810.43:320.33:480.86:246:52Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:419.910:5910.44:250.14:420.46:256:50New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:2610.111:4610.45:120.05:300.16:266:49New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:0710.35:540.16:150.06:286:47New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:2910.212:4610.36:350.36:580.06:296:45New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:129.91:2510.27:140.67:400.26:306:43Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:539.62:0310.17:530.98:210.56:316:42Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:349.22:439.88:331.39:040.86:326:40Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:178.83:269.69:151.79:501.26:336:38Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:048.44:139.310:012.110:401.56:346:36First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:558.15:059.010:512.311:341.76:356:35First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:517.96:008.911:452.56:366:33First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:477.96:579.012:301.812:412.56:376:31First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:428.17:539.21:241.71:372.26:386:29Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:348.58:469.52:171.42:321.86:396:28Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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