Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 55m at 8:58 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:13 pm (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Jan 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:169.47:488.512:511.01:330.97:134:21Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:079.58:418.51:441.22:280.77:134:22Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:539.79:288.62:341.23:160.57:134:23Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:359.810:108.73:181.23:580.37:134:24New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:159.910:508.74:001.14:370.17:134:25New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:5310.011:298.84:401.05:150.07:134:26New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:3110.15:190.95:53-0.17:124:27New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:078.812:1010.15:590.96:31-0.17:124:28New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:458.912:4810.06:390.97:10-0.17:124:29Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:238.91:289.97:200.97:490.07:124:30Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:028.92:099.78:020.98:310.17:124:31Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:439.02:549.58:480.99:150.27:114:32Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:289.23:449.39:390.910:040.37:114:33First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:179.44:399.210:330.710:560.47:104:34First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:099.65:379.011:310.511:510.47:104:35First Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:0410.06:389.012:310.27:104:37Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:0310.47:419.212:480.31:32-0.37:094:38Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:0210.88:439.51:470.12:33-0.87:094:39Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:0011.39:419.82:46-0.23:30-1.37:084:40Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:5611.610:3610.13:42-0.54:24-1.77:074:41Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:5011.811:3110.34:36-0.85:17-1.97:074:43Full Moon21Fri
22Sat11:4411.75:30-0.96:09-1.87:064:44Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:2410.312:3811.56:23-0.86:59-1.67:054:45Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:1510.31:3011.07:15-0.67:49-1.27:054:46Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:0610.12:2210.58:08-0.38:38-0.67:044:48Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:579.93:169.89:020.19:290.07:034:49Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:499.64:129.29:580.510:220.67:024:50Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:429.35:108.610:560.911:161.07:014:51Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:379.16:098.211:551.17:004:53Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:319.07:098.012:091.412:541.16:594:54Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:269.18:078.01:041.61:521.06:584:55Waning Crescent31Mon
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 12:05 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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