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 4h 16m 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 - Dec 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:589.35:159.711:041.011:370.26:534:12First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:579.66:199.612:080.76:544:12Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:5510.17:239.612:350.21:110.36:554:11Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:5210.58:259.71:320.22:11-0.26:564:11Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:4510.99:219.82:270.13:08-0.66:574:11Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:3511.110:149.83:200.14:00-0.96:584:11Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:2311.211:049.74:090.24:50-1.06:594:11Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:1011.111:539.54:570.35:38-0.97:004:11Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:5710.95:440.56:25-0.77:014:11Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:419.312:4310.66:310.87:11-0.37:024:11Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:279.01:3010.27:171.17:570.17:034:11Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:138.82:179.78:041.48:430.57:044:11Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:008.63:069.38:541.79:310.97:044:11Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:498.53:588.99:461.910:201.27:054:12Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:398.54:518.610:411.911:091.47:064:12Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:288.65:458.411:351.911:571.57:064:12Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:178.76:398.312:291.77:074:12Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:059.07:338.312:451.61:221.47:084:13Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:519.38:248.41:341.52:131.07:084:13Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:369.79:118.52:211.43:000.67:094:14Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:1910.09:568.73:061.23:460.27:094:14New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:0110.410:408.83:501.04:30-0.27:104:15New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:4410.711:259.04:350.85:15-0.57:104:15New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:3010.95:200.66:01-0.77:114:16New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:129.112:1811.06:080.56:48-0.87:114:16Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:009.31:0810.96:570.47:36-0.87:114:17Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:509.42:0010.77:490.48:27-0.77:124:18Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:429.52:5510.48:450.49:20-0.57:124:19First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:379.73:5510.09:440.410:15-0.27:124:19First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:359.84:589.510:470.411:120.17:124:20First Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:339.96:029.211:500.37:124:21First Quarter31Tue
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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