Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 8:58 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 02m at 2:37 am (9.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Aug 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:549.09:1010.92:450.22:570.95:378:03Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:549.310:0711.43:44-0.33:550.55:388:02Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:509.711:0411.74:40-0.84:510.15:398:01Full Moon3Sat
4Sun11:4610.111:5911.95:34-1.25:47-0.35:407:59Full Moon4Sun
5Mon12:4010.56:27-1.46:41-0.55:417:58Full Moon5Mon
6Tue12:5511.91:3410.77:19-1.47:36-0.65:427:57Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:5011.72:2610.88:10-1.28:30-0.55:437:56Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:4511.33:1810.89:00-0.99:26-0.35:447:54Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri3:4010.74:1110.69:52-0.310:230.15:457:53Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:3810.15:0610.310:450.311:220.45:467:52Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:379.46:0210.011:400.95:477:50Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:388.96:589.812:230.712:361.45:487:49Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:408.67:569.61:241.01:331.75:497:47Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:418.48:539.62:251.12:301.95:507:46Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:388.59:459.73:231.03:241.95:517:44Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:268.610:329.84:130.94:131.75:527:43Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:098.811:139.94:570.74:571.55:537:42New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:489.011:5310.05:360.65:381.35:547:40New Moon18Sun
19Mon12:269.16:130.56:181.15:567:38New Moon19Mon
20Tue12:3210.11:029.36:490.46:581.05:577:37New Moon20Tue
21Wed1:0910.01:379.47:250.47:370.95:587:35Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:4710.02:139.58:010.48:170.95:597:34Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:269.82:499.68:380.68:580.86:007:32Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:069.63:279.79:170.79:420.86:017:31Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:499.34:099.89:590.910:300.96:027:29First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:379.14:569.910:461.111:230.86:037:27First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:318.85:4910.011:381.36:047:26First Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:298.76:4710.212:210.812:351.36:057:24First Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:318.77:4810.41:210.61:351.26:067:22Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:359.08:5110.82:230.32:370.96:077:21Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:379.49:5211.23:24-0.23:380.56:087:19Waxing 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 5:47 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 (81% 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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