Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 54m at 12:50 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:0011.811:4310.14:46-0.55:29-1.77:134:21Full Moon1Tue
2Wed11:5511.75:41-0.66:21-1.77:134:22Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:3710.212:5011.46:35-0.67:12-1.47:134:23Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:2910.21:4310.97:28-0.48:02-1.07:134:24Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:2010.12:3710.38:22-0.18:53-0.47:134:25Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:129.93:339.69:180.39:450.27:134:26Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:069.74:319.010:170.610:380.77:124:27Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:009.55:308.511:160.911:321.27:124:28Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:549.36:308.112:161.17:124:29Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:499.27:308.012:261.51:151.17:124:30Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:439.28:268.01:201.72:131.07:124:31Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:349.49:158.12:131.73:030.87:114:32Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:209.69:598.33:011.53:470.67:114:33Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:029.810:398.53:451.34:260.37:104:34New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:419.911:178.74:271.15:040.17:104:36New Moon15Tue
16Wed11:2010.011:548.85:070.95:410.07:104:37New Moon16Wed
17Thu11:5810.05:460.86:17-0.17:094:38New Moon17Thu
18Fri12:309.012:3610.06:260.66:54-0.27:084:39Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:079.21:159.97:070.57:32-0.17:084:40Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:449.41:569.77:490.58:120.07:074:42Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon2:239.52:409.48:350.48:550.27:074:43Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:069.73:309.19:250.49:430.47:064:44First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:559.84:258.810:200.410:360.67:054:45First Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:499.95:258.611:190.411:330.77:044:47First Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:4810.06:308.512:220.27:044:48Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:5110.27:378.612:340.71:26-0.17:034:49Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:5510.68:419.01:380.62:29-0.57:024:50Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:5710.99:419.42:400.23:28-0.97:014:52Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:5511.210:359.83:38-0.24:22-1.37:004:53Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:4911.411:2710.24:34-0.65:13-1.56:594:54Full Moon30Wed
31Thu11:4211.45:27-0.86:02-1.56:584:56Full Moon31Thu
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 3:57 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 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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