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 3h 34m 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 - Sep 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:459.810:5911.14:30-0.44:430.36:097:18Full Moon1Thu
2Fri11:3710.111:5111.15:21-0.65:350.16:107:16Full Moon2Fri
3Sat12:2410.26:09-0.66:25-0.16:117:15Full Moon3Sat
4Sun12:4010.91:1010.36:55-0.47:13-0.16:127:13Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:2810.61:5310.37:38-0.17:590.16:137:11Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue2:1310.32:3510.18:210.38:450.36:147:10Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:589.83:179.99:030.89:310.76:157:08Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:449.34:019.69:471.310:201.16:167:06Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:338.84:489.310:341.711:121.46:177:04Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:268.45:409.111:252.16:187:03Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:228.16:349.012:071.612:182.36:197:01Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:198.07:309.01:031.71:122.46:206:59Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:168.18:269.21:591.62:082.36:216:57Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:108.49:199.52:531.43:012.06:226:56Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:578.710:069.93:421.03:511.56:236:54Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:399.210:5010.24:260.64:371.06:256:52New Moon16Fri
17Sat11:199.711:3210.55:070.25:200.56:266:50New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:5810.15:48-0.16:040.06:276:48New Moon18Sun
19Mon12:1410.712:3810.56:29-0.36:48-0.36:286:47New Moon19Mon
20Tue12:5810.81:1910.97:10-0.47:34-0.66:296:45Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:4410.72:0311.17:54-0.48:21-0.76:306:43Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu2:3110.42:4911.18:40-0.19:12-0.66:316:41Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:2210.13:3911.09:290.210:06-0.36:326:40First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:189.74:3510.810:230.611:060.06:336:38First Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:199.35:3610.511:231.06:346:36First Quarter25Sun
26Mon6:259.16:4210.312:090.212:261.26:356:34First Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:329.07:4910.21:130.31:311.26:366:33Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:399.28:5610.32:180.32:361.06:376:31Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:409.69:5610.53:190.23:370.76:386:29Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:329.910:4910.64:140.04:320.46:406:27Full Moon30Fri
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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