Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 42m at 11:40 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:55 am (9.5 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 - May 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:459.010:069.33:301.53:511.35:387:43Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:299.110:439.64:161.14:301.35:377:44Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:099.211:199.84:560.85:071.25:357:45Full Moon3Sat
4Sun11:479.211:5310.05:350.55:431.25:347:46Full Moon4Sun
5Mon12:259.16:120.46:201.25:337:47Full Moon5Mon
6Tue12:2910.11:049.06:510.36:581.35:327:49Full Moon6Tue
7Wed1:0510.11:438.97:300.37:371.45:307:50Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:4410.12:248.88:110.38:171.65:297:51Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:2510.03:078.68:540.49:021.75:287:52Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:0910.03:558.69:410.59:511.85:277:53Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:599.94:488.610:330.610:471.85:267:54Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:569.85:448.811:290.611:471.65:257:55Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:569.86:429.212:250.55:247:56Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:589.87:399.712:491.21:220.45:237:57Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:0110.08:3510.31:510.72:190.25:227:58Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:0310.29:2910.92:510.13:140.05:217:59Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:0110.310:2011.43:49-0.54:07-0.25:208:00Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:5610.511:1011.84:44-1.14:58-0.25:198:01New Moon18Sun
19Mon11:4910.45:36-1.45:48-0.25:188:02New Moon19Mon
20Tue12:0011.812:4210.36:28-1.46:380.15:178:03New Moon20Tue
21Wed12:5011.71:3510.07:19-1.27:280.45:168:04Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:4111.32:279.78:10-0.88:190.85:158:05Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:3210.83:199.39:01-0.39:111.35:148:06Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:2510.34:139.09:530.310:051.75:148:07Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:209.85:098.810:480.811:031.95:138:08First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:179.36:048.711:421.25:128:09First Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:169.06:578.712:022.112:351.55:128:10First Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:138.77:478.912:592.01:261.65:118:11First Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:088.68:359.11:551.92:151.75:118:11Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:018.69:209.42:491.63:021.75:108:12Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:508.710:019.73:381.33:461.75:098:13Waxing 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 2:47 am — 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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