Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 51m at 10:16 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:38 pm (9.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:07 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Jul 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:129.57:3910.61:050.61:250.55:118:24Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:129.68:3511.02:040.22:210.45:118:24Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:139.79:3111.43:04-0.33:180.35:128:24Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:129.910:2611.84:02-0.84:140.15:128:24Full Moon4Mon
5Tue11:0910.111:2112.04:58-1.25:09-0.15:138:23Full Moon5Tue
6Wed12:0510.25:52-1.46:03-0.15:148:23Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:1611.91:0110.26:46-1.46:58-0.15:148:23Full Moon7Thu
8Fri1:1111.81:5610.27:38-1.27:520.15:158:22Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:0611.42:4910.18:30-0.98:460.35:168:22Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:0011.03:4210.09:21-0.59:400.65:168:21Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:5510.44:359.810:130.110:370.95:178:21Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:519.85:289.611:050.611:351.25:188:20Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:489.36:209.511:581.15:198:20Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:458.87:119.412:331.312:491.55:198:19Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:428.58:029.41:291.41:401.75:208:19Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:398.48:539.52:261.42:321.95:218:18Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:328.49:419.63:191.23:221.95:228:17Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:208.510:259.84:081.04:081.85:238:17Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:048.611:0710.04:520.84:521.75:248:16New Moon19Tue
20Wed11:468.711:4810.15:330.65:341.55:258:15New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:278.96:120.46:161.45:268:14New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:2810.21:069.06:520.36:571.35:268:13New Moon22Fri
23Sat1:0810.31:459.27:310.17:391.15:278:13Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:4910.32:249.48:110.18:221.05:288:12Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:3110.33:049.68:510.19:070.95:298:11Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:1410.23:479.89:340.19:550.85:308:10Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:0210.04:3310.010:200.210:480.65:318:09First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:549.75:2310.211:100.411:440.55:328:08First Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:509.56:1610.512:030.55:338:07First Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:509.37:1310.712:420.312:590.65:348:06Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun7:529.38:1210.91:430.11:580.75:358:05Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 1:27 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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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