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 6h 05m 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 - Mar 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:2710.911:5310.55:11-0.85:39-1.06:195:33Full Moon1Fri
2Sat12:1510.65:59-0.96:23-0.76:175:34Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:3610.51:0010.26:46-0.87:05-0.36:165:35Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:1810.41:449.77:31-0.57:480.26:145:36Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:0010.12:309.28:170.08:310.76:135:37Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:449.73:188.69:050.59:181.36:115:39Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:319.34:108.19:561.010:091.76:095:40Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:248.95:067.710:521.411:032.06:085:41Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:208.76:057.611:491.66:065:42Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:198.67:057.712:002.212:481.66:045:43Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:188.88:017.912:572.11:441.46:035:45Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:129.08:498.41:531.82:331.16:015:46Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:009.49:318.92:441.33:170.75:595:47Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:439.710:099.43:290.83:570.35:575:48New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:2410.010:469.84:120.34:350.05:565:49New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:0410.211:2310.24:54-0.25:14-0.25:545:50New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:4610.25:36-0.65:54-0.45:525:52New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:0210.612:2810.26:19-0.86:35-0.35:505:53Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:4310.81:1310.07:04-0.97:19-0.25:495:54Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:2710.82:019.77:52-0.88:060.15:475:55Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:1510.72:549.38:44-0.58:580.55:455:56First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:0910.53:538.99:41-0.19:570.85:445:57First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:1010.14:588.710:440.211:001.05:425:58First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:169.96:068.711:490.35:406:00First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:269.87:148.912:071.112:540.35:386:01Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:359.98:189.41:140.91:580.15:376:02Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:3910.19:129.92:180.52:55-0.15:356:03Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:3410.310:0010.33:160.03:45-0.35:336:04Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:2410.410:4410.54:07-0.44:31-0.35:316:05Full Moon29Fri
30Sat11:1010.311:2610.64:55-0.65:14-0.25:306:06Full Moon30Sat
31Sun11:5410.15:39-0.75:550.05:286:07Full Moon31Sun
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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