Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 9:12 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 04m at 3:13 pm (9.1 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 - Jun 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:2710.74:149.39:57-0.210:141.15:098:14Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:2410.45:119.510:530.011:151.15:098:14Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:2510.26:109.711:510.15:088:15Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:2910.07:0910.012:180.912:480.25:088:16Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:329.88:0710.41:210.61:460.35:088:17Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:369.89:0310.72:230.32:430.45:078:17Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:369.89:5511.03:23-0.13:380.45:078:18Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:329.810:4411.14:19-0.44:290.55:078:19New Moon8Sun
9Mon11:249.811:3211.15:10-0.65:180.65:078:19New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:149.65:59-0.66:060.75:068:20New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:1811.01:029.56:46-0.56:521.05:068:20New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:0510.81:499.37:32-0.37:381.25:068:21Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:5010.52:349.18:170.08:241.55:068:21Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:3610.13:198.99:020.49:111.75:068:22Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:229.84:058.89:470.89:591.95:068:22Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:109.44:538.710:341.110:512.05:068:22First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:019.15:418.811:221.311:432.15:068:23First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:538.86:288.912:091.55:068:23First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:458.67:159.112:362.012:571.65:068:23First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:388.58:029.31:291.81:441.75:078:24Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:318.58:499.62:211.52:331.75:078:24Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:238.69:3510.03:121.23:211.65:078:24Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:118.810:1910.34:010.74:071.45:078:24Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:588.911:0310.74:480.34:541.25:088:24Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:459.111:4911.05:34-0.15:401.05:088:24Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:339.36:21-0.46:280.85:088:24Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:3811.21:229.57:09-0.77:180.65:098:24Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:2811.32:129.77:58-0.88:090.55:098:24Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:2011.23:049.98:48-0.89:030.45:108:24Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:1411.03:5710.09:39-0.610:000.55:108:24Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 6:12 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 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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