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 3h 18m 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 - Feb 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:2810.51:4511.27:33-1.08:04-1.46:574:57Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:1910.62:4010.78:27-0.88:55-1.06:564:59Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:1210.53:3810.09:25-0.59:50-0.46:555:00Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:0810.34:399.410:26-0.210:470.26:545:01Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:0710.05:448.911:280.111:460.76:525:03Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:089.86:518.512:330.36:515:04Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:119.77:588.412:471.01:390.46:505:05Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:129.78:598.51:481.22:410.36:495:06Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:089.89:508.62:461.13:340.16:485:08Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:569.910:348.73:371.04:200.06:465:09New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:3910.011:148.94:230.85:010.06:455:10New Moon11Mon
12Tue11:1910.011:529.05:040.75:38-0.16:445:12New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:589.95:450.66:140.06:425:13New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:289.112:369.86:240.66:500.16:415:14Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:039.11:149.67:030.67:260.36:405:16Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:389.11:529.37:430.78:040.56:385:17Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:159.12:339.08:240.98:430.86:375:18Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:549.03:178.69:081.09:251.26:355:19First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:378.94:058.29:571.210:121.46:345:21First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:248.94:588.010:501.211:031.66:325:22First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:169.05:557.911:461.211:581.66:315:23First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:129.26:567.912:450.96:295:24Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:119.57:568.312:561.51:450.56:285:26Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:1010.18:538.81:551.02:42-0.16:265:27Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:0610.79:469.52:520.43:35-0.76:255:28Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:0011.210:3610.13:47-0.24:25-1.36:235:29Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:5211.611:2510.74:39-0.95:14-1.76:225:31Full Moon27Wed
28Thu11:4411.75:31-1.36:03-1.86:205:32Full Moon28Thu
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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