Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 11:57 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 48m at 5:46 am (9.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:15 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Feb 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:439.44:128.510:000.710:151.26:564:58First Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:349.15:088.010:561.111:071.66:554:59First Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:278.96:067.711:541.36:545:00First Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:248.87:067.612:021.912:531.46:535:02Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:218.98:057.712:571.91:511.36:525:03Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:159.18:568.01:531.82:431.06:505:04Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:049.49:408.32:441.53:280.66:495:06Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:479.710:208.73:301.24:080.36:485:07Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:279.910:589.14:130.84:460.06:475:08Full Moon9Tue
10Wed11:0610.111:349.44:540.45:23-0.36:465:10Full Moon10Wed
11Thu11:4510.25:340.16:01-0.56:445:11Full Moon11Thu
12Fri12:119.712:2510.26:16-0.26:39-0.56:435:12Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:4910.01:0710.16:58-0.37:19-0.56:425:13Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:2910.21:509.97:43-0.48:02-0.36:405:15Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:1110.32:389.58:31-0.38:480.06:395:16Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:5910.33:319.19:24-0.19:400.36:375:17Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:5210.24:318.710:230.110:390.76:365:19Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:5210.05:368.511:250.211:410.86:355:20Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:5710.06:448.512:310.26:335:21Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:0510.17:538.712:460.81:370.06:325:22Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:1210.38:569.21:520.62:39-0.36:305:24Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:1310.69:519.72:540.23:35-0.76:295:25New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:0710.810:4110.13:50-0.34:26-0.96:275:26New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:5810.911:2710.34:42-0.65:12-1.06:265:27New Moon24Wed
25Thu11:4610.85:31-0.85:57-0.96:245:29New Moon25Thu
26Fri12:1110.412:3210.56:17-0.86:39-0.66:225:30Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:5310.31:1610.07:03-0.67:21-0.16:215:31Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:3410.12:009.57:47-0.28:030.46:195:32Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 8:51 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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