Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 51m at 11:57 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 6:11 pm (10.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:15 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Aug 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:2111.81:5411.27:40-1.58:02-1.05:368:03Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:1511.52:4611.38:30-1.28:56-0.85:388:02Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:1011.03:3811.29:21-0.89:52-0.55:398:01Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:0610.44:3310.910:14-0.210:51-0.15:407:59First Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:059.85:3010.511:090.411:520.35:417:58First Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:079.26:2910.212:071.05:427:57First Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:118.87:2910.012:540.61:051.45:437:56Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:158.68:309.81:570.92:051.65:447:54Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:168.69:269.82:590.93:031.75:457:53Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:098.710:169.93:540.83:561.65:467:52Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:548.911:0010.04:410.74:431.45:477:50Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:349.111:4010.05:210.65:261.25:487:49Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:119.25:580.56:061.05:497:47Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:1910.012:479.46:330.56:450.95:507:46Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:5710.01:229.57:090.57:240.85:517:44Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:349.81:579.67:450.68:030.85:527:43Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:129.62:339.78:210.78:430.95:537:41Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:519.43:109.78:590.99:251.05:547:40Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:339.13:509.79:391.110:111.15:557:38Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:188.84:359.710:241.411:021.15:567:37Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:098.65:269.711:141.511:571.15:577:35Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:048.46:229.912:081.65:597:34Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:048.57:2110.112:550.91:071.46:007:32Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:058.88:2310.51:550.62:081.16:017:31Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:069.29:2310.92:550.23:090.66:027:29Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:039.910:2111.43:52-0.44:070.06:037:27New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:5610.511:1611.74:45-0.95:03-0.66:047:26New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:4711.15:36-1.25:56-1.16:057:24New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:0911.812:3811.56:26-1.46:49-1.36:067:22New Moon29Sat
30Sun1:0311.61:2911.67:15-1.37:42-1.36:077:21Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon1:5611.32:1911.58:05-0.98:35-1.16:087:19Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 3:04 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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