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 3h 22m 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 - Mar 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:319.712:4710.16:37-0.17:00-0.36:175:34Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:089.91:289.97:19-0.27:39-0.26:165:35Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:4810.12:129.78:04-0.28:220.16:145:36Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:3010.13:009.38:52-0.19:090.46:125:38Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:1910.13:558.99:470.110:030.76:115:39Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:1410.04:568.610:470.211:031.06:095:40Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:159.96:038.411:500.36:075:41Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:219.97:128.512:061.112:560.26:065:42Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:3010.18:198.91:120.92:02-0.16:045:43Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat8:3610.49:199.42:170.63:02-0.56:025:45Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:3510.811:129.94:170.14:56-0.87:016:46New Moon11Sun
12Mon11:2811.05:12-0.45:46-1.06:596:47New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:0110.312:1911.06:03-0.76:32-1.06:576:48New Moon13Tue
14Wed12:4610.51:0710.86:52-0.87:17-0.86:556:49New Moon14Wed
15Thu1:3010.51:5410.47:39-0.88:00-0.46:546:50Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:1310.42:3910.08:25-0.58:420.16:526:52Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat2:5510.13:259.49:11-0.19:260.76:506:53Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:389.74:138.89:590.410:121.36:486:54Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:259.35:058.310:500.911:031.86:476:55First Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:179.06:017.911:451.311:572.16:456:56First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:138.77:007.712:431.56:436:57First Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:128.68:007.712:532.31:411.66:426:59First Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:118.78:568.01:512.22:381.46:407:00Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:079.09:468.42:482.03:301.16:387:01Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:569.310:288.83:391.54:140.86:367:02Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:409.711:069.34:251.04:540.46:357:03Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:2010.011:439.75:070.55:320.16:337:04Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:0010.25:490.06:11-0.16:317:05Full Moon28Wed
29Thu12:2010.212:4110.36:30-0.46:50-0.26:297:06Full Moon29Thu
30Fri12:5810.51:2310.27:13-0.67:30-0.26:287:08Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:3810.72:0710.17:57-0.88:13-0.16:267:09Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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