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 2h 22m 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 - Oct 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:1810.211:3710.55:02-0.15:220.16:416:26Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:0110.45:47-0.16:08-0.16:426:24Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:2210.412:4110.46:280.16:51-0.16:436:22Full Moon3Mon
4Tue1:0510.11:2010.37:080.47:340.16:446:20Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:479.81:5910.17:480.88:160.36:456:19Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:299.42:399.98:291.28:590.66:466:17Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:129.03:219.69:101.69:451.06:476:15Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:598.64:079.39:562.010:341.36:486:14Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:508.34:589.110:462.311:271.66:496:12Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:448.15:538.911:392.56:516:10Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:408.06:498.912:221.712:352.56:526:09Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:368.27:459.11:171.61:302.36:536:07Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:288.58:399.42:101.42:251.96:546:05Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:169.19:309.83:001.03:171.36:556:04Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:009.610:1610.23:470.64:050.76:566:02Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:4110.311:0110.54:300.14:520.06:576:00New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:2210.911:4710.75:13-0.25:37-0.66:595:59New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:0511.35:56-0.46:24-1.07:005:57New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:3310.812:4911.66:41-0.57:12-1.37:015:56Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:2210.71:3611.77:27-0.48:01-1.37:025:54Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:1310.42:2611.68:16-0.28:53-1.07:035:53Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:0610.13:1911.39:080.29:49-0.67:055:51Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:049.74:1810.810:050.710:50-0.27:065:50First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:089.35:2310.411:081.111:530.17:075:48First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:159.26:3110.112:131.37:085:47First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:229.27:399.912:580.41:201.37:095:45Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:269.48:459.92:010.42:251.17:115:44Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:249.89:4410.03:010.43:260.77:125:43Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:1310.110:3410.03:530.44:190.47:135:41Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:5610.311:209.94:400.45:060.17:145:40Full Moon30Sun
31Mon11:3510.45:210.55:490.07:165:39Full Moon31Mon
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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