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 4h 52m 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 - Apr 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:409.49:129.12:251.42:560.75:256:10Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:269.810:529.64:120.94:390.36:237:11Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:0810.111:3110.14:570.35:20-0.16:217:12New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:5010.45:40-0.26:01-0.36:207:13New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:1010.512:3310.56:23-0.76:43-0.56:187:14New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:5110.91:1810.67:08-1.07:26-0.56:167:15Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:3411.12:0410.47:54-1.18:11-0.46:157:16Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:1911.12:5310.28:43-1.08:59-0.16:137:17Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:0811.03:469.89:34-0.89:510.26:117:19Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:0110.84:459.510:31-0.510:490.66:107:20First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:0110.45:489.211:32-0.111:520.96:087:21First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:0610.16:559.112:360.16:067:22First Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:1410.08:029.312:571.01:400.26:057:23Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:2210.09:069.62:030.92:430.16:037:24Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:2710.110:0210.03:070.63:420.06:017:25Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:2310.310:5010.34:050.24:33-0.16:007:26Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:1310.311:3410.54:57-0.25:20-0.25:587:27Full Moon17Mon
18Tue12:0010.35:44-0.46:03-0.15:577:29Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:1610.612:4410.16:28-0.56:440.25:557:30Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:5610.51:269.97:11-0.47:250.55:547:31Full Moon20Thu
21Fri1:3510.42:079.67:53-0.28:050.85:527:32Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:1410.22:499.28:350.18:471.25:517:33Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:559.93:338.99:180.59:301.65:497:34Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:399.64:208.610:040.810:181.95:487:35Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:279.25:118.310:531.211:092.15:467:36Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:199.06:048.311:461.45:457:38Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:148.96:588.312:032.212:391.45:437:39Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:108.97:508.612:582.11:311.45:427:40Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:059.18:419.01:531.82:231.25:407:41Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:589.49:279.52:461.43:120.85:397:42Waning Crescent30Sun
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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