Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 10:39 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 20m at 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 - Feb 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:049.01:119.97:020.67:29-0.16:574:57Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:419.21:519.77:430.58:090.06:564:58Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:199.32:349.58:270.58:510.26:555:00Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:019.53:229.29:160.59:370.46:545:01Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:489.64:168.910:100.510:280.66:535:02Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:409.75:158.611:080.411:240.86:515:03Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:379.96:188.512:090.36:505:05Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:3910.17:248.612:240.81:130.06:495:06Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:4210.48:308.91:270.72:17-0.46:485:07Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:4510.89:309.32:290.43:17-0.86:465:09Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:4411.210:269.73:28-0.14:12-1.26:455:10New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:3911.411:1910.04:24-0.55:04-1.56:445:11New Moon12Sun
13Mon11:3311.45:17-0.75:54-1.56:435:13New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:0910.312:2511.26:09-0.86:42-1.36:415:14Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:5710.31:1510.87:00-0.77:28-0.96:405:15Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:4410.22:0410.37:50-0.58:15-0.46:385:16Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:3010.02:549.68:40-0.19:020.36:375:18Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:189.73:478.99:330.49:510.96:365:19First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:089.34:428.410:290.810:431.46:345:20First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:019.05:417.911:271.111:371.86:335:22First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:578.86:417.712:261.36:315:23First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:558.77:427.712:342.01:261.36:305:24Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:538.98:377.91:302.02:231.16:285:25Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:459.19:248.22:241.83:110.96:275:27Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:319.410:068.53:131.53:530.56:255:28Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:129.710:448.93:561.14:310.26:245:29Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:5110.011:209.24:370.75:080.06:225:30Full Moon27Mon
28Tue11:2910.111:569.45:170.45:45-0.26:205:31Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:0810.25:570.16:22-0.36:195:33Full Moon29Wed
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 7:38 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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