Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 00m at 11:15 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:20 am (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Aug 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:3210.22:029.57:490.28:030.85:368:03Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:1110.12:399.78:270.28:450.75:378:02Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:5310.03:1810.09:060.39:310.65:388:01Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:379.74:0110.19:490.510:200.65:398:00Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:269.44:4810.310:360.711:150.65:407:58Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:209.15:4110.411:280.95:417:57Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:198.96:3910.412:130.512:251.15:437:56Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:238.77:4110.61:140.41:251.15:447:55Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:298.88:4610.82:180.32:291.05:457:53Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:349.19:4811.13:21-0.13:310.85:467:52Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:339.510:4711.34:21-0.44:310.45:477:51New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:299.911:4311.45:15-0.75:270.05:487:49New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:2110.36:07-0.96:21-0.25:497:48New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:3611.31:1010.56:55-0.87:12-0.35:507:46Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:2811.11:5810.57:42-0.68:03-0.25:517:45Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:1810.62:4310.48:28-0.28:520.15:527:43Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:0610.13:2910.29:130.49:420.45:537:42Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:569.54:159.99:591.010:340.95:547:40First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:488.95:059.610:481.511:291.25:557:39First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:438.45:589.311:402.05:567:37First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:408.06:539.112:261.512:342.35:577:36First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:407.97:509.11:241.71:292.45:587:34Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:387.98:479.22:231.72:252.35:597:33Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:328.19:389.53:171.53:192.16:007:31Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:188.510:249.84:051.24:071.86:027:29Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:598.811:0510.04:460.84:511.46:037:28Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:379.211:4510.25:240.55:331.06:047:26Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:139.66:010.36:140.66:057:25Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:2410.312:499.96:380.16:550.36:067:23Full Moon29Sat
30Sun1:0410.31:2610.27:160.17:370.16:077:21Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:4510.22:0510.47:550.18:200.06:087:20Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8443970)

Common Questions About Boston, MA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Boston, MA?

The lowest tide this week in Boston, MA is -0.7 ft on Wednesday, Aug 12 at 5:15 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Boston, MA?

The highest tide this week in Boston, MA is 11.3 ft on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 10:47 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Boston, MA today?

Slack tide in Boston, MA is approximately 2:17 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 55% 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 time is high tide in Boston, MA today?

High tides in Boston, MA today: 4:26 am (9.4 ft), 4:48 pm (10.3 ft). The 4:48 pm high of 10.3 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Boston, MA today?

Low tides in Boston, MA today: 10:36 am (0.7 ft), 11:15 pm (0.6 ft).

What is the tidal range in Boston, MA today?

Today's tidal range in Boston, MA is 9.7 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 9.8 ft, so today's swing is typical.

What is the moon phase in Boston, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Boston, MA is Third Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

What type of tides does Boston, MA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Boston, MA has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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