Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 11:40 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 21m at 5:34 pm (9.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:07 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Oct 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:438.73:529.89:441.710:240.96:416:25First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:348.44:459.710:351.911:201.06:426:23First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:328.35:449.711:331.96:436:21First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:348.46:479.912:210.912:351.86:446:19First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:378.77:5210.21:220.71:391.46:466:18Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:389.38:5610.52:230.32:420.86:476:16Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:3510.09:5510.93:21-0.13:420.16:486:14Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:2710.710:5011.24:14-0.64:38-0.66:496:13Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:1711.311:4311.35:04-0.85:31-1.16:506:11Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:0511.65:53-0.96:22-1.46:516:09Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:3511.212:5311.76:41-0.77:13-1.46:526:08Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:2710.81:4211.67:29-0.48:04-1.16:536:06Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:1910.32:3111.28:180.28:55-0.66:556:04Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:129.83:2210.69:080.89:490.06:566:03Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:079.24:1610.110:011.410:470.66:576:01Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:078.75:169.610:591.911:471.06:586:00Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:088.46:189.212:002.26:595:58Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:098.37:209.112:481.31:012.37:005:56Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:078.58:199.11:461.42:002.17:025:55Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:588.79:129.22:401.42:551.87:035:53Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:439.19:589.33:271.23:441.47:045:52Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:229.510:399.54:071.14:271.07:055:50Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:579.811:189.54:451.05:060.77:065:49New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:3110.011:559.55:210.95:450.47:085:47New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:0610.25:560.96:230.37:095:46New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:339.412:4110.36:330.97:020.27:105:45New Moon26Sat
27Sun1:129.31:1810.37:111.17:420.27:115:43Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:539.11:5710.37:511.28:250.27:125:42Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:368.92:4010.28:331.49:110.47:145:41Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:238.73:2910.19:211.610:030.57:155:39Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:168.64:249.910:151.711:000.67:165:38First Quarter31Thu
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 8:37 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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