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 3h 20m 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 - Jan 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:448.85:078.210:591.611:151.57:134:22First Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:338.96:018.011:531.57:134:23First Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:239.16:578.012:051.512:471.37:134:24Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:159.47:528.212:571.51:420.97:134:24Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:069.88:458.51:501.32:350.47:134:25Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:5610.39:348.92:410.93:25-0.27:124:26Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:4410.810:229.33:310.54:12-0.77:124:27Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:3211.211:109.84:200.04:59-1.27:124:28Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:2111.511:5810.25:09-0.45:47-1.57:124:30Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:1111.66:00-0.76:34-1.77:124:31Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:4710.51:0211.46:51-0.97:23-1.67:114:32Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:3710.71:5411.17:43-0.98:13-1.37:114:33Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:2810.72:4910.68:38-0.79:05-0.97:114:34Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:2210.63:489.99:36-0.410:00-0.47:104:35Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:1910.44:509.410:38-0.110:580.17:104:36Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:1910.25:558.911:410.111:580.57:094:37Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:2010.07:028.612:450.27:094:39Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:2310.08:088.612:590.81:500.27:084:40Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:2410.09:078.71:590.92:500.17:084:41Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:1810.19:588.82:560.93:43-0.17:074:42Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:0510.110:429.03:470.74:28-0.27:064:43New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:4810.211:239.14:320.65:09-0.27:064:45New Moon22Fri
23Sat11:2910.15:150.55:47-0.27:054:46New Moon23Sat
24Sun12:019.112:0810.05:560.56:24-0.17:044:47New Moon24Sun
25Mon12:389.212:479.86:360.57:010.17:034:49Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:149.21:269.57:160.67:380.37:024:50Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:519.22:069.27:570.78:170.57:014:51Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:309.12:488.88:400.98:580.87:014:52Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:119.03:348.59:261.19:421.17:004:54First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:569.04:248.110:171.210:301.46:594:55First Quarter30Sat
31Sun4:459.05:187.911:101.311:221.56:584:56First Quarter31Sun
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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