Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 11:57 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 08m at 5:46 am (9.2 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 - Dec 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:548.74:058.99:541.810:231.26:534:12First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:438.74:588.610:481.911:131.46:544:12First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:338.85:528.411:421.86:554:11First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:228.96:468.412:011.512:361.66:564:11Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:109.27:398.412:501.61:291.36:574:11Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:579.58:308.51:391.52:190.96:584:11Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:429.99:178.72:271.33:070.56:594:11Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:2510.310:029.03:121.13:520.07:004:11Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:0810.610:469.23:570.84:37-0.47:014:11Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:5210.911:329.44:420.65:22-0.77:024:11Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:3811.15:290.36:08-0.97:034:11Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:199.512:2711.26:170.26:55-1.07:044:11Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:079.71:1711.07:070.17:44-0.97:044:11Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:589.82:1010.88:000.18:35-0.87:054:12Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:509.93:0610.48:560.29:28-0.57:064:12Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:4610.04:0710.09:560.310:25-0.27:074:12Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:4410.15:109.610:580.311:230.17:074:12Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:4310.26:159.312:010.27:084:13Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:4310.37:209.112:210.41:050.17:084:13Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:4210.58:239.11:200.52:07-0.17:094:14Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:3810.69:209.22:180.63:04-0.47:094:14Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:3010.710:119.23:120.63:56-0.57:104:15New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:1810.710:599.24:020.54:44-0.67:104:15New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:0310.611:439.24:490.55:28-0.57:114:16New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:4710.55:330.66:11-0.47:114:16New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:269.212:2910.36:170.76:51-0.27:114:17Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:069.11:1110.07:000.87:310.17:124:18Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:469.01:539.77:431.08:120.47:124:19Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:279.02:379.38:281.28:540.77:124:19Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:108.93:238.99:151.49:381.07:124:20First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:548.84:138.510:051.57:124:21First Quarter31Thu
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 8:51 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 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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