Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 10:21 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 39m at 4:04 am (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Sep 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:1711.22:4111.28:25-0.88:54-0.76:097:17Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:0910.63:3210.89:15-0.29:48-0.26:107:16Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:0310.04:2510.410:070.410:440.36:117:14Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:009.45:2010.011:011.011:420.86:127:12Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:598.96:189.611:571.56:137:11Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:598.77:169.412:411.112:541.76:147:09Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:588.68:149.41:401.21:521.86:157:07Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:548.79:089.52:371.22:471.76:177:05Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:438.99:569.73:281.13:381.56:187:04Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:269.210:399.84:120.94:231.26:197:02Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:059.511:1910.04:520.75:050.96:207:00New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:429.711:5710.15:300.55:450.66:216:58New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:189.96:070.46:240.46:226:57New Moon13Fri
14Sat12:3510.112:5410.16:440.37:030.36:236:55New Moon14Sat
15Sun1:1410.01:3110.27:220.47:440.26:246:53Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:539.92:0910.38:010.48:260.26:256:51Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:349.72:5010.38:420.69:100.26:266:49Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:199.53:3510.39:260.79:590.36:276:48Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:089.34:2510.310:160.910:540.46:286:46First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:039.25:2110.311:111.011:520.46:296:44First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:039.26:2210.312:111.06:306:42First Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:059.37:2510.512:520.31:130.86:316:41Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:079.78:2910.71:530.12:150.56:326:39Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:0810.29:3111.02:53-0.33:160.06:336:37Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:0510.710:2811.33:50-0.64:14-0.66:356:35Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:5711.211:2211.44:43-0.95:08-1.06:366:34Full Moon26Thu
27Fri11:4711.55:34-1.06:00-1.26:376:32Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:1411.312:3611.56:23-1.06:51-1.36:386:30Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:0511.11:2411.47:11-0.77:41-1.06:396:28Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:5510.72:1211.17:58-0.28:30-0.66:406:27Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 7:12 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 62% 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 Third Quarter (62% 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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