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 2h 15m 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 - Feb 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:099.88:588.41:451.22:410.26:564:58Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:079.89:518.52:441.23:360.16:554:59Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:579.910:378.73:371.14:240.06:545:00Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:4210.011:198.84:250.95:06-0.16:535:02Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:2410.011:588.95:080.85:45-0.16:525:03Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:049.95:490.76:220.06:515:04Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:349.012:429.76:300.76:580.26:505:05Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:109.01:219.57:090.77:340.46:485:07Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:469.02:009.27:500.88:110.76:475:08Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:239.02:418.88:321.08:501.06:465:09Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:028.93:258.49:161.29:321.46:455:11Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:458.84:148.010:061.310:191.76:435:12Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:338.85:087.710:591.411:101.96:425:13Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:248.86:067.511:551.46:415:15Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:209.07:067.612:051.912:541.26:395:16Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:199.38:067.91:031.81:530.76:385:17Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:179.99:018.52:011.42:490.26:365:18Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:1210.59:529.12:570.83:41-0.56:355:20Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:0311.010:409.83:500.14:29-1.16:335:21New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:5411.411:2810.44:41-0.65:17-1.56:325:22New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:4511.55:32-1.16:04-1.76:305:23New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:1610.812:3611.46:23-1.46:51-1.66:295:25Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:0311.11:2711.17:15-1.47:39-1.36:275:26Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:5211.12:2010.58:07-1.28:28-0.76:265:27Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:4310.93:169.89:02-0.89:21-0.16:245:28First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:3710.54:169.110:02-0.310:180.66:235:30First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:3610.05:218.511:050.211:191.26:215:31First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:409.66:318.212:110.66:205:32First Quarter28Fri
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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