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 2h 17m 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 - Apr 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:2010.82:539.88:43-0.78:580.26:247:10Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:0610.73:459.49:34-0.59:490.66:237:11Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:5810.54:429.010:30-0.210:460.96:217:12Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:5710.25:468.711:310.111:491.26:197:13Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:0210.06:548.712:360.36:177:14Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:119.98:028.912:551.31:420.36:167:15Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:219.99:089.32:021.12:460.26:147:17Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:2610.110:049.83:070.73:450.06:127:18Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:2410.410:5410.24:070.24:37-0.26:117:19Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:1510.511:3910.54:59-0.25:24-0.36:097:20New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:0310.45:48-0.56:07-0.26:077:21New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:2110.612:4810.36:33-0.66:490.06:067:22New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:0110.61:3210.07:17-0.67:300.46:047:23Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:4110.42:149.68:00-0.38:110.86:037:24Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:2110.22:579.28:430.08:531.26:017:26Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:039.83:428.79:270.59:381.75:597:27Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:489.54:318.310:150.910:262.15:587:28First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:379.15:248.111:071.311:192.35:567:29First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:328.86:208.012:011.55:557:30First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:298.77:158.012:152.412:561.65:537:31First Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:268.88:098.31:112.31:501.55:527:32Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:228.98:598.72:072.02:411.35:507:33Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:149.29:439.33:001.63:281.05:497:35Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:019.610:249.83:491.04:120.65:477:36Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:469.911:0410.44:350.34:540.35:467:37Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:2910.111:4410.95:19-0.25:360.15:447:38Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:1410.26:04-0.76:18-0.15:437:39Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:2611.21:0010.26:49-1.07:03-0.15:417:40Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:1011.41:4810.17:37-1.17:500.15:407:41Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:5811.42:399.98:26-1.08:390.35:397:42Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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