Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 3:46 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 32m at 9:46 am (9.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Sep 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:229.25:429.811:231.26:097:18First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:218.86:399.512:031.012:191.66:107:16First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:208.57:369.41:021.21:151.86:117:14Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:188.58:329.42:001.32:111.86:127:13Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:128.79:249.62:551.23:051.76:137:11Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:598.910:109.83:441.03:541.46:147:09Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:419.210:529.94:260.84:381.16:157:07Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:199.511:3210.15:060.65:190.86:167:06Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:569.75:430.45:590.66:177:04Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:1010.112:329.96:200.36:380.46:197:02Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:4910.11:0910.16:580.27:190.26:207:00Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:2810.11:4610.27:370.28:000.26:216:59Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:0810.02:2510.38:170.38:430.16:226:57Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:519.83:0810.48:590.59:300.26:236:55Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:389.63:5510.49:460.610:210.36:246:53Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:309.44:4810.310:380.811:180.36:256:52Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:279.35:4610.311:350.96:266:50Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:289.36:4810.412:170.312:360.96:276:48Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:319.47:5210.61:180.21:380.76:286:46Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:349.88:5610.82:20-0.12:410.36:296:44Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:3410.39:5611.13:19-0.43:41-0.26:306:43Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:2910.810:5211.34:15-0.84:37-0.66:316:41New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:2011.211:4411.45:07-1.05:30-1.06:326:39New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:0911.45:56-1.06:21-1.16:336:37New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:3611.212:5811.46:44-0.87:11-1.06:346:36Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:2610.91:4511.27:32-0.58:00-0.86:356:34Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:1510.52:3210.98:180.08:49-0.36:376:32Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:0510.03:1910.49:060.59:390.26:386:30Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:559.44:0910.09:551.110:310.76:396:29First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:499.05:039.610:481.611:261.16:406:27First Quarter30Wed
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 12:46 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 maximum.

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 (5% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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