Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 41m at 7:41 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 1:57 pm (8.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Feb 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:268.88:107.71:042.01:561.26:574:57Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:199.09:027.91:571.92:491.06:564:58Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:079.39:478.12:481.73:340.76:554:59Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:509.610:288.43:341.44:160.36:545:01Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:319.911:078.74:161.14:550.06:535:02Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:1110.111:459.04:580.85:33-0.26:525:03Full Moon6Fri
7Sat11:5010.35:390.56:11-0.46:515:05Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:229.312:3010.36:200.26:49-0.56:495:06Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:009.51:1210.27:030.07:29-0.56:485:07Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:399.81:5510.07:47-0.18:11-0.46:475:08Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:2110.02:439.78:35-0.18:57-0.16:465:10Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:0710.03:359.39:280.09:470.36:445:11Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:5910.04:338.910:260.110:430.66:435:12Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:5610.05:378.511:270.211:430.86:425:14Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:5810.06:458.412:320.26:405:15Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:0410.17:548.512:460.91:390.06:395:16Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:1010.38:598.81:510.82:43-0.36:375:17Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:1210.69:569.22:540.53:41-0.66:365:19New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:0810.810:489.63:510.14:33-0.96:355:20New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:0010.911:369.84:44-0.25:21-1.06:335:21New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:5010.85:34-0.46:06-0.96:325:23New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:2110.012:3610.56:21-0.46:49-0.66:305:24Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:0310.01:2110.17:07-0.37:31-0.26:295:25Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:449.82:069.67:530.08:120.36:275:26Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:269.62:519.08:390.48:560.96:265:28Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:099.33:408.59:280.89:421.46:245:29First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:569.04:338.010:201.210:321.86:225:30First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:488.75:297.611:161.511:252.16:215:31First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:438.66:297.512:141.66:195:32First Quarter29Sun
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 10:49 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 94% 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 (94% 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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