Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 36m at 9:38 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:53 pm (9.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Sep 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:028.74:169.310:041.710:381.56:107:17First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:508.35:039.110:512.111:301.76:117:15First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:428.05:559.011:412.36:127:13First Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:387.86:499.012:251.812:342.46:137:11First Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:367.87:469.21:211.71:302.46:147:10Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:338.18:429.62:181.42:272.16:157:08Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:278.59:3610.13:131.03:221.66:167:06Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:159.110:2610.64:030.44:140.96:177:04Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:019.811:1511.14:50-0.15:040.26:187:03Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:4510.45:35-0.65:52-0.46:197:01Full Moon10Fri
11Sat12:0311.312:3111.06:20-0.96:42-0.96:206:59Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:5311.41:1711.37:06-1.07:32-1.16:216:57Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:4311.22:0411.57:53-0.88:23-1.16:226:56Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:3510.82:5411.58:41-0.59:16-0.96:236:54Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:2910.33:4711.29:330.010:13-0.56:246:52Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:279.74:4410.810:280.611:140.06:266:50Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:309.25:4710.311:291.16:276:49Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:388.86:5410.012:190.412:331.56:286:47Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:478.78:029.91:250.61:381.66:296:45Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:538.89:079.92:310.72:431.66:306:43Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:509.110:0310.03:320.63:431.36:316:42Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:389.310:5110.04:220.54:341.06:326:40Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:199.611:3310.05:050.55:180.86:336:38New Moon23Thu
24Fri11:569.75:440.55:590.66:346:36New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:139.912:319.86:200.66:380.56:356:34New Moon25Sat
26Sun12:519.81:059.96:550.87:170.56:366:33New Moon26Sun
27Mon1:299.51:409.87:311.07:550.66:376:31Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:079.22:169.78:081.38:350.86:386:29Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:478.92:559.68:461.69:171.16:396:27Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:298.53:369.39:272.010:031.36:416:26Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 12:45 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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