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 17m 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 - Oct 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:0010.310:2210.63:420.04:060.06:416:25Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:4910.711:1310.64:33-0.24:59-0.46:426:23Full Moon2Sat
3Sun11:3410.95:20-0.25:47-0.66:436:21Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:0110.512:1810.96:050.06:34-0.66:446:20Full Moon4Mon
5Tue12:4810.31:0010.86:480.27:19-0.46:466:18Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:339.91:4210.67:310.68:03-0.16:476:16Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:179.52:2510.38:141.08:480.36:486:14Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:029.13:099.98:581.49:350.86:496:13Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:498.73:579.59:441.810:241.26:506:11Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:408.44:499.210:352.111:181.56:516:09Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:358.25:459.011:302.36:526:08Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:308.26:418.912:121.612:262.36:536:06Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:238.47:379.01:051.61:212.16:556:05Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:148.78:309.21:561.52:151.86:566:03Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:019.19:199.42:441.33:061.36:576:01Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:449.610:059.73:301.03:530.86:586:00Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:2410.210:489.94:120.74:380.26:595:58New Moon17Sun
18Mon11:0310.611:3110.14:540.45:22-0.37:005:57New Moon18Mon
19Tue11:4411.05:360.26:06-0.77:025:55New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:1510.112:2611.36:190.16:52-0.97:035:54New Moon20Wed
21Thu1:0110.11:1211.47:040.17:39-0.97:045:52Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:5010.02:0111.47:520.28:30-0.87:055:51Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:419.82:5311.28:420.49:23-0.57:065:49Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:369.53:5010.89:380.710:21-0.27:085:48First Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:379.44:5210.410:390.911:220.17:095:46First Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:419.35:5910.111:431.07:105:45First Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:469.47:069.912:240.312:491.07:115:43Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:499.78:129.91:250.41:540.87:125:42Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:4810.19:149.92:250.42:570.47:145:41Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:4110.410:099.93:200.43:540.17:155:39Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:2810.610:599.94:110.44:44-0.27:165:38Full Moon31Sun
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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