Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 9:58 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 18m at 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 - Apr 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:409.710:169.33:171.23:580.46:247:10Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:339.811:009.64:140.84:450.36:237:11Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:199.911:399.85:020.45:260.36:217:12Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:009.85:450.26:040.46:197:13Full Moon4Mon
5Tue12:1510.012:399.76:250.06:400.56:187:14Full Moon5Tue
6Wed12:5010.01:189.57:040.07:160.86:167:15Full Moon6Wed
7Thu1:2510.01:569.27:420.17:531.06:147:17Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:019.82:348.98:210.48:311.46:137:18Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:399.63:158.69:020.69:111.76:117:19Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:209.44:008.29:461.09:552.06:097:20Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:059.14:497.910:341.310:452.36:087:21Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:568.95:437.811:271.511:392.46:067:22Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:518.86:397.812:221.56:047:23Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:498.97:358.112:362.31:171.46:037:24Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:469.18:288.61:332.02:121.16:017:26Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:439.59:189.32:301.43:030.76:007:27Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:3610.010:0410.13:250.73:520.25:587:28Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:2710.410:4810.84:16-0.14:38-0.25:567:29New Moon18Mon
19Tue11:1510.711:3311.45:05-0.85:24-0.55:557:30New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:0410.85:54-1.46:11-0.75:537:31New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:1911.812:5510.76:44-1.76:58-0.65:527:32New Moon21Thu
22Fri1:0811.91:4710.57:35-1.77:48-0.35:507:33Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:5811.82:4110.18:27-1.48:400.15:497:35Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:5211.43:389.69:22-0.99:350.65:477:36Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:4910.84:409.210:21-0.310:361.15:467:37First Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:5210.35:468.911:240.211:421.45:447:38First Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:019.86:548.912:290.65:437:39First Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:109.57:599.012:491.61:340.85:427:40Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:189.48:589.21:571.52:350.95:407:41Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:199.49:489.53:001.23:290.95:397:42Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 6:55 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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