Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 8:29 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 08m at 2:35 pm (9.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Sep 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:1110.51:3610.17:25-0.17:430.16:097:17Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:5310.42:1610.48:06-0.18:280.06:117:15Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:3610.32:5810.58:480.09:150.06:127:14Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:2310.03:4410.69:340.210:060.06:137:12First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:159.74:3510.610:250.511:030.16:147:10First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:129.45:3210.511:200.86:157:08First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:149.16:3310.512:030.212:201.06:167:07First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:199.17:3810.51:060.21:221.06:177:05Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:269.28:4310.62:090.12:260.96:187:03Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:299.59:4510.93:12-0.13:280.66:197:01Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:269.910:4211.14:10-0.44:260.26:207:00Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:1810.311:3511.15:03-0.65:19-0.16:216:58Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:0610.55:51-0.66:10-0.36:226:56Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:2411.012:5210.66:37-0.56:58-0.36:236:54Full Moon14Fri
15Sat1:1210.71:3610.57:22-0.27:45-0.26:246:53Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:5910.42:1810.48:050.28:310.16:256:51Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:449.93:0110.18:480.79:170.46:266:49Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:319.43:459.89:321.210:060.96:276:47Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:208.94:339.410:191.710:571.26:286:46Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:128.55:259.211:102.111:521.56:296:44Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:088.26:209.012:042.36:316:42Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:058.17:179.012:481.712:592.46:326:40Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:028.28:139.11:441.61:552.36:336:38Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:568.49:069.42:381.42:492.06:346:37Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:438.89:549.73:271.13:391.56:356:35Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:269.310:3710.14:120.74:241.06:366:33Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:059.711:1910.44:530.45:080.56:376:31New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:4310.25:330.05:510.06:386:30New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:0110.512:2210.66:13-0.26:34-0.36:396:28New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:4410.61:0210.96:54-0.37:19-0.66:406:26Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 5:32 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 88% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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