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 4h 13m 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 - Apr 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:0111.42:3710.48:22-1.38:41-0.35:266:09Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:5510.93:369.89:18-0.79:380.45:246:10First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:5410.34:399.310:19-0.110:380.95:226:11First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:579.85:448.911:220.411:411.35:216:12First Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:039.57:498.81:250.76:197:13First Quarter5Sun
6Mon8:089.38:508.91:451.42:280.86:177:15Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:099.39:439.12:471.33:240.86:157:16Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:019.410:279.43:421.14:120.76:147:17Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:459.611:069.64:290.84:520.66:127:18Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:259.611:429.85:100.55:290.56:107:19Full Moon10Fri
11Sat12:039.75:490.36:050.56:097:20Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:179.912:409.66:270.26:410.66:077:21Full Moon12Sun
13Mon12:5210.01:179.57:040.17:180.76:057:22Full Moon13Mon
14Tue1:2710.01:559.47:430.27:560.86:047:24Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:049.92:349.28:220.38:351.06:027:25Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:429.83:159.09:030.49:161.26:017:26Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:239.73:598.89:470.610:021.45:597:27Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:099.64:498.710:360.710:531.55:577:28Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:009.65:428.711:300.711:491.55:567:29Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:579.66:398.912:260.65:547:30Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:569.87:379.312:471.21:230.45:537:31Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:5710.08:359.91:470.82:210.15:517:33Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:5810.49:3010.62:470.23:17-0.45:507:34Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:5610.910:2311.33:45-0.54:11-0.85:487:35Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:5111.211:1411.84:40-1.25:02-1.15:477:36New Moon25Sat
26Sun11:4511.35:33-1.75:53-1.25:457:37New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:0412.112:3811.36:25-2.06:44-1.15:447:38New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:5512.11:3211.17:17-1.97:34-0.95:437:39Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:4711.92:2510.78:09-1.78:26-0.45:417:40Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:3911.53:2010.39:02-1.29:190.25:407:41Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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