Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 50m at 10:16 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:38 pm (9.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:07 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Mar 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:5210.810:309.73:350.14:15-0.96:185:33New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:4510.911:1910.14:28-0.35:04-1.06:175:34New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:3510.95:19-0.65:50-1.06:155:36New Moon3Thu
4Fri12:0410.212:2210.76:07-0.66:33-0.76:135:37Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:4710.21:0810.36:54-0.57:15-0.36:125:38Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:2910.11:529.87:39-0.37:580.26:105:39Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:109.92:389.28:250.18:410.86:085:40Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:539.53:268.69:130.69:271.46:075:42First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:409.14:198.110:051.010:171.86:055:43First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:328.85:157.711:001.411:112.16:035:44First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:288.66:147.611:581.66:025:45First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:278.67:157.612:072.312:571.66:005:46Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:268.79:117.91:052.22:541.46:586:47Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:209.010:008.33:011.93:451.06:576:49Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:089.410:418.73:511.54:280.66:556:50Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:519.811:209.24:371.05:080.26:536:51Full Moon16Wed
17Thu11:3210.111:579.75:190.45:47-0.16:516:52Full Moon17Thu
18Fri12:1210.36:010.06:25-0.46:506:53Full Moon18Fri
19Sat12:3410.112:5410.46:43-0.47:05-0.56:486:54Full Moon19Sat
20Sun1:1310.51:3610.37:26-0.77:45-0.46:466:56Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:5310.72:2110.18:11-0.88:28-0.26:446:57Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:3710.83:099.88:59-0.79:150.16:436:58Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:2410.74:019.49:51-0.510:060.56:416:59Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:1710.45:008.910:48-0.111:040.96:397:00Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:1710.16:058.611:510.26:377:01Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:239.97:158.512:081.212:570.46:367:02Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:329.88:258.71:141.32:040.46:347:03Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:439.99:309.12:221.13:090.26:327:05Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:4710.210:259.63:270.74:06-0.16:317:06Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:4210.411:1310.04:250.24:57-0.36:297:07New Moon30Wed
31Thu11:3210.511:5710.35:16-0.25:42-0.46:277:08New Moon31Thu
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 1:27 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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