Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 06m at 9:38 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:53 pm (9.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Mar 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:4211.31:0611.46:54-1.77:19-1.76:195:33Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:3211.31:5911.07:46-1.68:10-1.26:175:34Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:2311.12:5410.48:41-1.29:03-0.76:155:35First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:1810.83:549.89:39-0.710:000.06:145:37First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:1810.34:589.210:41-0.211:000.56:125:38First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:219.96:048.811:450.26:105:39First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:279.77:128.712:030.912:510.46:095:40Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:339.68:168.81:071.11:560.46:075:41Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:339.69:119.02:091.02:530.36:055:43Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:259.89:569.23:040.83:420.26:045:44Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:109.910:369.43:520.64:230.16:025:45Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:509.911:139.54:340.45:000.16:005:46Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:289.911:499.65:130.25:370.15:595:47Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:059.85:520.26:120.25:575:48Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:249.712:429.76:300.26:490.35:555:50Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:599.71:209.47:090.37:260.55:535:51Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:359.61:599.27:480.48:050.85:525:52Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:139.52:418.98:300.68:461.15:505:53Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:559.33:268.59:160.89:321.45:485:54Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:419.24:178.310:061.010:221.55:465:55Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:329.25:128.211:001.011:171.65:455:56Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:289.26:098.411:570.95:435:58Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:269.57:088.712:151.412:550.65:415:59Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:269.98:059.31:140.91:520.15:406:00Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:2410.48:5910.02:120.32:47-0.55:386:01Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:1911.09:4910.73:08-0.43:38-1.05:366:02New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:1211.410:3811.34:01-1.14:28-1.55:346:03New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:0411.611:2811.74:52-1.75:17-1.75:336:04New Moon28Sat
29Sun11:5611.65:44-2.06:07-1.75:316:06Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:1811.912:4911.46:35-2.06:56-1.45:296:07Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:0911.81:4210.97:28-1.87:47-0.95:276:08Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 12:45 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 Gibbous (72% 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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