Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 6h 22m at 9:21 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:178.83:388.39:301.39:471.36:574:57Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:018.84:288.010:201.410:341.66:564:58Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:488.85:227.711:141.411:251.86:554:59Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:408.96:207.612:101.36:545:01Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:359.17:217.712:201.81:101.06:535:02Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:349.58:208.11:181.62:090.56:525:03Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:3110.19:158.62:161.23:04-0.16:505:05Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:2510.710:069.23:110.63:56-0.76:495:06New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:1811.210:569.84:040.04:45-1.26:485:07New Moon9Fri
10Sat11:0911.511:4510.34:56-0.65:33-1.66:475:09New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:0111.65:48-1.06:21-1.76:455:10Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:3410.712:5311.46:40-1.37:09-1.66:445:11Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:2210.91:4511.07:32-1.37:57-1.26:435:12Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:1210.92:3810.48:25-1.08:48-0.76:415:14Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:0310.63:359.79:22-0.69:410.06:405:15First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:5910.34:379.010:22-0.110:380.76:395:16First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:589.95:428.411:260.311:391.26:375:18First Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:019.56:518.112:320.66:365:19Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:079.37:598.012:421.51:400.76:345:20Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:129.38:598.21:461.62:430.76:335:21Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:089.59:488.42:451.53:350.56:315:23Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu9:559.610:308.63:351.34:180.36:305:24Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:369.711:078.84:191.04:550.26:285:25Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:159.811:429.04:590.85:300.26:275:26Full Moon24Sat
25Sun11:519.75:380.66:040.26:255:28Full Moon25Sun
26Mon12:159.212:289.66:160.56:380.36:245:29Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:499.31:049.46:530.57:120.56:225:30Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:229.31:419.17:310.67:480.86:215:31Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:579.32:208.88:110.78:261.16:195:33Waning Gibbous29Thu
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 12:31 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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