Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 11:11 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 09m at 4:55 am (10.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:07 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Aug 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:159.310:2510.83:59-0.14:070.95:378:03Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:099.411:1610.84:53-0.25:000.85:388:02Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:589.45:42-0.35:490.75:398:00Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:0410.712:439.56:28-0.26:360.75:407:59Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:5010.61:269.57:10-0.17:200.85:417:58Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:3410.42:079.57:510.18:040.95:427:57Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:1610.12:469.48:310.48:471.05:437:55Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:589.83:269.49:120.79:321.25:447:54Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:429.44:089.39:531.110:191.45:457:53Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:289.04:529.210:371.411:081.65:467:51Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:188.65:399.111:241.75:477:50Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:098.36:289.112:001.612:121.95:487:48Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:038.17:199.212:531.61:032.05:497:47Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:598.18:129.41:471.51:562.05:507:46Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:558.39:059.82:421.22:501.85:517:44Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:478.69:5610.23:350.83:421.45:527:43Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:369.010:4510.74:240.34:320.95:547:41New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:229.511:3311.15:12-0.25:210.45:557:40New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:0810.05:58-0.66:10-0.15:567:38New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:2111.412:5510.56:44-1.07:00-0.45:577:37New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:1111.51:4310.87:31-1.17:50-0.75:587:35Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:0211.42:3111.18:18-1.08:42-0.75:597:33Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:5411.13:2111.19:07-0.89:36-0.66:007:32Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:4810.64:1411.09:59-0.310:34-0.46:017:30First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:4710.15:1110.810:540.211:34-0.16:027:29First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:499.66:1110.511:530.66:037:27First Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:549.27:1310.312:370.212:531.06:047:25Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:019.08:1810.21:410.41:551.26:057:24Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:069.09:2010.22:460.42:581.26:067:22Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:059.110:1510.33:460.33:551.16:077:20Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:559.311:0410.44:380.24:470.96:087:19Full 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 8:03 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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