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 41m 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 - Apr 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:109.24:518.110:371.110:482.06:257:10First Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:018.95:457.911:301.411:422.26:237:11First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:568.86:407.912:241.66:217:12First Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:538.77:358.112:382.21:181.56:207:13First Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:508.88:288.41:342.02:111.46:187:14Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:459.19:169.02:291.63:011.06:167:15Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:359.410:009.63:211.03:480.76:157:16Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:229.810:4210.24:100.44:320.36:137:17Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:0610.111:2310.74:56-0.35:14-0.16:117:19Full Moon9Fri
10Sat11:5110.35:41-0.85:58-0.36:107:20Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:0611.212:3810.46:28-1.26:43-0.46:087:21Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:5111.51:2610.37:15-1.47:30-0.46:067:22Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:3811.52:1610.18:05-1.38:19-0.16:057:23Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed2:2911.43:109.88:57-1.09:110.26:037:24Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:2311.14:079.59:52-0.610:090.66:017:25Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:2210.65:109.210:52-0.211:110.96:007:26Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:2710.26:169.211:550.15:587:28Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:359.97:229.312:171.012:590.45:577:29Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:439.78:259.51:241.02:010.55:557:30Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:499.79:239.82:290.83:000.55:547:31Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:489.710:1210.13:300.43:530.55:527:32Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:399.810:5610.34:230.14:400.55:517:33New Moon22Thu
23Fri11:259.811:3610.45:10-0.15:220.55:497:34New Moon23Fri
24Sat12:079.75:53-0.26:030.75:487:35New Moon24Sat
25Sun12:1510.412:489.56:34-0.26:420.85:467:37New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:5310.31:289.37:14-0.17:221.15:457:38Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:3210.22:089.17:550.18:021.35:437:39Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:1110.02:508.88:360.48:431.65:427:40Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:539.73:338.69:180.79:271.85:407:41Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:379.54:198.410:041.010:152.05:397:42First Quarter30Fri
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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