Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 9:38 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 43m at 3:19 am (9.8 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 - Jul 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:179.25:519.311:311.111:591.65:108:24First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:108.96:409.312:201.45:118:24First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:038.67:309.312:531.71:091.65:128:24First Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:588.58:199.51:461.61:591.75:128:24Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:518.59:079.72:391.42:491.75:138:23Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:428.69:539.93:291.13:371.55:138:23Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:298.810:3610.24:160.84:231.35:148:23Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:139.011:1910.55:000.45:071.15:158:22Full Moon8Wed
9Thu11:569.35:430.05:510.95:158:22Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:0110.712:399.56:26-0.36:360.65:168:21Full Moon10Fri
11Sat12:4510.91:239.77:10-0.57:220.45:178:21Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:3111.02:0710.07:54-0.68:090.35:188:20Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:1811.02:5410.28:40-0.78:590.25:188:20Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:0710.93:4210.49:28-0.69:510.25:198:19Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:5910.64:3410.510:19-0.410:480.25:208:19Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:5610.35:2910.611:13-0.211:470.25:218:18Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:5510.06:2610.712:090.05:228:17Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:579.77:2510.812:470.11:070.25:238:17Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:019.68:2510.91:490.02:060.45:248:16Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:059.69:2411.02:51-0.23:050.45:248:15Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:059.710:2011.13:51-0.44:020.45:258:14Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:009.811:1211.14:46-0.64:560.35:268:13New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:529.95:37-0.65:460.35:278:13New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:0211.112:409.96:25-0.66:350.45:288:12New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:5010.91:269.97:10-0.57:220.55:298:11Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:3610.72:109.87:54-0.28:070.65:308:10Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:2010.32:529.78:360.18:530.95:318:09Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:0410.03:359.69:190.59:391.15:328:08Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:509.54:199.410:030.810:271.35:338:07First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:389.15:059.310:491.211:181.55:348:06First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:288.85:539.311:361.55:358:05First Quarter31Fri
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 6:28 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 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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