Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 55m at 12:50 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 7:04 pm (10.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Jan 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:329.68:098.41:161.31:590.67:124:21Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:2310.19:018.82:081.02:510.17:124:22Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:1210.69:509.23:000.63:41-0.57:124:23New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:0111.110:399.63:490.14:29-1.07:124:24New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:5011.511:2810.04:39-0.35:17-1.57:124:25New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:4011.75:29-0.76:05-1.77:124:26New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:1710.412:3111.66:20-0.96:54-1.87:124:27Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:0810.61:2411.47:12-0.97:44-1.67:124:28Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:5910.72:1811.08:06-0.88:35-1.27:124:29Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:5210.63:1410.49:03-0.69:29-0.77:114:30First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:4810.54:159.810:03-0.310:26-0.27:114:31First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:4710.35:189.211:050.011:240.37:114:32First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:4710.16:248.812:090.27:104:34Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:4910.07:308.712:240.61:130.27:104:35Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:509.98:338.71:250.92:160.27:104:36Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:4710.09:278.82:230.93:130.07:094:37Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:3710.110:158.93:160.84:01-0.17:094:38Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:2210.110:579.04:040.74:44-0.27:084:39Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:0310.111:369.14:470.65:23-0.27:074:41Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:4310.05:290.66:01-0.17:074:42Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:149.112:219.96:090.66:380.07:064:43Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:519.21:009.76:490.67:150.17:054:44Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:289.21:399.57:300.77:530.37:054:46Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:059.22:209.18:110.88:320.67:044:47Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:459.13:038.88:551.09:140.97:034:48Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:279.03:508.49:431.110:001.17:024:49Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:149.04:418.110:341.210:491.37:014:51Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:039.15:368.011:291.211:421.47:014:52Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:579.26:348.012:251.07:004:53Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:539.67:348.312:371.31:230.66:594:55Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:5010.08:318.71:350.92:200.06:584:56Waning Crescent31Tue
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 3:57 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 30% 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 Crescent (30% 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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