Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 47m at 11:57 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 6:11 pm (10.1 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 - May 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:259.25:098.410:521.211:072.15:387:43First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:179.05:598.411:421.45:367:44First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:118.96:508.612:002.112:331.45:357:45First Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:058.97:399.012:551.81:231.35:347:47Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:009.18:299.51:491.42:141.15:337:48Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:549.39:1610.12:440.93:040.85:317:49Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:469.710:0310.83:360.23:530.55:307:50Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:3610.010:5011.34:26-0.44:410.15:297:51Full Moon8Sat
9Sun11:2510.211:3711.75:16-1.05:29-0.15:287:52Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:1610.36:06-1.36:18-0.25:277:53Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:2711.91:0910.36:57-1.57:09-0.25:267:54Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:1911.92:0310.27:49-1.48:02-0.15:247:55Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:1411.72:5810.18:42-1.28:570.25:237:56Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:1011.33:569.99:37-0.89:560.55:227:57Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:1010.84:579.810:36-0.410:580.85:217:58Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:1410.36:009.711:360.15:207:59Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:199.97:019.812:030.912:360.45:198:00Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:249.58:009.91:070.91:340.75:198:01Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:289.38:5510.02:110.82:310.95:188:02Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:269.39:4410.23:100.63:241.15:178:03Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:189.210:2910.34:040.44:111.15:168:04Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:049.211:0910.34:500.34:551.25:158:05New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:469.111:4810.35:330.25:361.35:148:06New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:279.16:130.26:161.45:148:07New Moon24Mon
25Tue12:2710.21:079.06:520.36:561.45:138:08New Moon25Tue
26Wed1:0710.11:468.97:310.47:361.55:128:09Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:4710.02:268.98:110.58:171.65:128:10Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:279.93:078.88:510.69:001.75:118:11Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:099.73:498.89:330.89:451.85:108:12Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:549.54:338.810:170.910:341.85:108:12First Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:419.35:199.011:031.011:251.75:098:13First Quarter31Mon
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 3:04 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 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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