Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 12:50 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 55m at 6:42 am (9.1 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 - May 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:1710.31:559.17:410.17:481.35:397:42Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:5710.12:368.98:220.38:291.55:377:43Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:399.83:198.79:040.69:131.85:367:44Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:239.64:058.59:480.910:002.05:357:46Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:109.34:538.410:361.210:502.15:347:47Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:019.15:448.411:261.411:442.15:327:48Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:548.96:348.512:161.45:317:49Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:488.97:238.812:382.01:061.45:307:50Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:429.08:129.31:321.71:561.35:297:51Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:369.18:599.82:261.22:451.05:287:52Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:289.49:4610.43:180.63:340.75:267:53Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:189.710:3111.04:09-0.14:220.45:257:54New Moon12Sun
13Mon11:079.911:1811.54:58-0.65:090.25:247:55New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:5610.15:47-1.15:580.05:237:56New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:0611.812:4810.26:37-1.36:48-0.15:227:57New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:5811.81:4110.17:28-1.47:400.05:217:58Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:5111.72:3610.18:21-1.28:340.25:207:59Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:4711.43:329.99:15-0.99:310.45:198:00Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:4511.04:329.810:12-0.510:320.75:188:01First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:4710.55:349.811:12-0.111:360.95:178:02First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:5310.06:359.812:110.35:178:03First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:589.77:349.912:410.91:100.65:168:04Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:029.48:3110.11:450.82:070.85:158:05Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:049.39:2410.22:460.73:021.05:148:06Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:599.210:1110.33:430.43:531.15:138:07Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:479.210:5310.34:320.34:381.25:138:08Full Moon26Sun
27Mon11:319.111:3310.35:170.25:211.35:128:09Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:139.15:580.26:021.45:118:10Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:1310.312:549.06:390.26:421.45:118:11Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:5310.21:348.97:180.37:231.55:108:12Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri1:3310.12:138.87:580.58:041.65:108:12Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 9:46 am — 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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