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 2h 33m 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 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:269.310:469.74:131.04:301.05:387:43Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:079.411:219.94:550.75:081.05:377:44New Moon2Sun
3Mon11:469.411:5610.05:340.55:440.95:357:45New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:249.46:110.36:211.05:347:46New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:3110.11:029.36:490.26:581.15:337:47New Moon5Wed
6Thu1:0710.11:419.27:280.27:361.25:327:49Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:4410.02:209.08:070.38:161.45:307:50Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:2310.03:018.98:480.48:571.55:297:51Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:049.93:468.79:320.59:431.75:287:52Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:509.84:358.710:210.610:341.75:277:53First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:429.75:288.811:140.711:311.65:267:54First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:399.76:249.112:090.65:257:55First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:389.87:209.512:301.41:050.45:247:56First Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:4010.08:1710.11:300.92:020.25:237:57Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:4110.29:1210.72:310.32:58-0.15:227:58Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:4010.510:0511.43:29-0.43:52-0.45:217:59Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:3610.810:5511.84:25-1.04:44-0.65:208:00Full Moon17Mon
18Tue11:3010.911:4612.15:18-1.55:35-0.75:198:01Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:2410.86:11-1.76:26-0.65:188:02Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:3712.11:1810.77:03-1.77:17-0.35:178:03Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:2911.92:1210.37:55-1.48:090.15:168:04Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:2111.43:0610.08:47-1.09:010.65:158:05Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:1510.94:029.69:41-0.49:561.15:148:06Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:1110.34:599.310:360.210:551.55:148:07Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:099.85:579.111:330.711:551.75:138:08Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:099.36:549.012:301.05:128:09Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:099.07:489.112:541.81:241.35:128:10Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:078.98:389.21:531.72:161.45:118:10Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:018.99:249.52:481.53:041.55:118:11Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:508.910:069.73:381.23:491.45:108:12Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:349.010:459.94:230.94:301.45:098:13Waning Crescent31Mon
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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