Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 9:39 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 48m at 3:41 pm (10.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - May 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:578.99:269.02:431.83:091.45:397:43Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:459.110:079.53:321.43:521.25:377:44Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:299.310:449.94:170.94:331.05:367:45Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:119.511:2210.35:000.45:130.85:357:46Full Moon4Thu
5Fri11:529.65:410.05:520.75:337:47Full Moon5Fri
6Sat12:0010.612:349.66:24-0.46:340.65:327:48Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:4110.91:199.57:08-0.57:170.75:317:49Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:2411.02:069.47:54-0.68:040.85:307:50Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue2:1110.92:559.38:43-0.58:530.95:287:51Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed3:0210.83:509.19:35-0.29:481.15:277:52Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:5910.54:499.110:320.010:491.35:267:54Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:0110.25:529.111:330.211:541.35:257:55Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:0610.06:559.412:330.35:247:56Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:139.97:569.812:591.11:340.45:237:57Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:199.88:5410.22:040.82:320.35:227:58Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:219.99:4710.63:060.33:280.35:217:59Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:1710.010:3510.94:03-0.14:190.35:208:00Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:089.911:2011.04:54-0.45:060.45:198:01New Moon18Thu
19Fri11:579.85:42-0.65:510.65:188:02New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:0310.912:439.66:28-0.66:350.85:178:03New Moon20Sat
21Sun12:4610.81:289.47:13-0.47:191.15:168:04Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:3010.52:139.17:57-0.18:031.45:168:05Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:1310.22:578.98:410.38:471.75:158:06Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed2:589.93:438.69:260.79:342.05:148:07Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:459.54:318.510:131.010:242.25:138:07First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:359.25:218.411:021.311:172.35:138:08First Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:288.96:118.511:521.55:128:09First Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:228.87:008.712:122.312:411.65:118:10First Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:168.77:489.01:052.11:291.65:118:11First Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:098.78:349.31:581.82:171.55:108:12Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed9:008.89:199.82:501.43:041.45:108:13Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 6:40 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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