Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 17m at 8:19 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:35 pm (9.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Dec 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:0510.811:429.44:560.55:32-0.56:534:12Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:4710.95:390.56:16-0.76:544:12Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:279.412:3311.06:250.57:03-0.76:554:12Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:149.41:2110.97:130.57:52-0.66:564:11Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:049.42:1310.78:040.68:44-0.56:574:11Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:589.43:1010.49:000.79:40-0.36:584:11Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:569.44:1110.110:010.810:38-0.16:594:11Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:579.65:169.811:040.711:370.07:004:11Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:579.86:219.712:080.57:014:11Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:5710.27:269.612:360.11:110.27:024:11Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:5510.58:289.71:340.12:13-0.27:034:11Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:4810.89:249.72:300.13:09-0.57:034:11Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:3811.010:159.73:220.14:01-0.87:044:11New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:2511.011:049.64:110.24:49-0.97:054:12New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:1010.911:519.54:570.35:36-0.87:064:12New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:5510.75:430.56:21-0.67:064:12New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:379.312:3910.56:280.77:04-0.37:074:12Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:219.11:2410.17:121.07:480.07:084:13Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:058.92:089.87:581.38:320.47:084:13Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:508.72:559.48:451.59:180.77:094:14Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:378.63:459.09:361.710:061.07:094:14First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:258.54:378.710:281.810:551.27:104:15First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:158.65:318.511:221.811:441.37:104:15First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:038.86:248.412:151.67:114:16First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:529.07:188.412:321.41:081.37:114:16Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:409.38:108.51:221.32:000.97:114:17Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:269.79:008.72:101.12:500.47:124:18Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:1110.29:469.02:580.93:37-0.17:124:18Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:5510.610:329.23:440.64:23-0.57:124:19Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:3911.011:199.44:300.35:09-0.97:124:20Full Moon30Sun
31Mon11:2611.25:170.15:56-1.27:124:21Full Moon31Mon
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 11:27 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 88% 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 (88% 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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