Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:21 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 35m at 2:57 am (11.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - May 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:129.86:028.711:460.65:377:43Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:159.87:019.112:051.612:450.55:367:45Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:199.98:009.61:081.21:430.35:357:46Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:2310.18:5710.32:110.62:410.15:347:47Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:2410.39:5010.93:120.03:36-0.25:327:48Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:2110.510:4011.44:09-0.74:27-0.35:317:49New Moon6Mon
7Tue11:1410.611:2911.75:02-1.25:17-0.45:307:50New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:0610.55:53-1.46:06-0.25:297:51New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:1711.712:5810.36:44-1.46:550.15:287:52New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:0611.51:5010.07:34-1.17:440.55:267:53Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:5611.12:419.58:24-0.78:330.95:257:54Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:4610.63:339.19:15-0.19:251.45:247:55Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:3810.14:278.810:080.510:191.85:237:56First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:349.65:238.511:031.011:172.15:227:57First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:329.16:198.511:581.35:217:58First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:318.87:138.612:162.212:521.65:208:00First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:288.78:048.81:142.11:431.75:198:01Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:248.68:519.12:101.92:321.75:188:02Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:168.79:359.43:031.63:181.65:178:03Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:028.810:149.73:501.24:001.65:178:03Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:458.910:5210.04:330.94:401.55:168:04Full Moon21Tue
22Wed11:268.911:3010.25:140.65:201.45:158:05Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:079.05:540.36:001.45:148:06Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:0810.312:488.96:360.26:411.45:138:07Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:4910.41:318.97:180.17:231.45:138:08Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:3110.52:158.98:020.08:091.45:128:09Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:1710.53:028.98:480.08:571.45:118:10Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:0610.43:529.09:370.19:501.45:118:11Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:5910.34:469.210:300.210:481.35:108:12Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:5710.15:429.511:250.211:491.15:108:12Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:5810.06:399.812:210.35:098:13Third Quarter31Fri
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 6:09 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 17% 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 Waxing Crescent (17% 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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