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 1h 40m 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 - Aug 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:208.56:439.312:101.612:251.75:368:03First Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:148.47:339.31:031.61:161.85:378:02Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:098.38:259.51:561.52:081.85:388:01Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:038.59:159.82:491.22:591.65:398:00Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:538.810:0310.23:400.83:491.35:407:59Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:409.110:4910.64:280.34:370.95:417:57Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:259.511:3511.05:13-0.15:240.55:427:56Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:099.95:58-0.56:110.15:437:55Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:2111.212:5510.36:44-0.96:59-0.35:447:54Full Moon9Sun
10Mon1:0911.41:4210.77:29-1.07:49-0.55:457:52Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:5911.32:2910.98:16-1.08:39-0.65:467:51Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:4911.13:1911.09:05-0.99:32-0.55:477:49Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:4310.84:1111.09:56-0.610:29-0.35:497:48Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:4010.35:0810.810:51-0.211:29-0.15:507:47Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:419.96:0710.711:490.25:517:45Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:449.57:0810.612:310.012:490.55:527:44Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:509.38:1110.51:340.11:500.75:537:42Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:559.39:1310.52:370.12:510.85:547:41Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:559.510:1010.63:370.03:490.75:557:39Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:489.611:0010.74:32-0.14:420.65:567:38New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:359.711:4710.65:20-0.25:310.55:577:36New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:199.86:04-0.26:160.45:587:35New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:3110.51:009.96:46-0.16:590.45:597:33New Moon23Sun
24Mon1:1310.31:399.87:250.17:410.56:007:31Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:5410.12:179.88:050.48:230.76:017:30Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:359.82:569.78:440.79:060.96:027:28Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:179.43:379.69:251.09:501.16:037:26Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:019.14:219.410:081.310:381.36:047:25First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:498.75:089.310:551.611:291.56:057:23First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:408.55:589.211:441.86:077:22First Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:348.36:509.312:221.512:361.96:087:20First Quarter31Mon
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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