Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 18m at 3:46 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:00 pm (11.4 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 - Nov 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:548.66:088.912:331.411:55 AM2.06:174:37First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:458.87:029.012:241.412:491.86:184:36Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:359.27:549.21:141.31:411.46:204:34Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:209.68:419.42:021.12:300.96:214:33Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:0210.09:269.72:470.83:150.46:224:32Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:4210.410:089.93:300.53:59-0.16:234:31Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:2210.810:5110.04:120.24:43-0.56:244:30Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:0311.111:3610.14:550.15:27-0.86:264:29Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:4711.35:390.06:13-1.06:274:27Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:2310.112:3311.46:25-0.17:00-1.06:284:26Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:1110.11:2311.37:140.07:51-0.96:294:25Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:0310.02:1611.08:060.28:44-0.76:314:24Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:589.93:1310.79:030.49:41-0.46:324:23Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:589.84:1610.410:040.610:41-0.26:334:22Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:019.85:2110.111:070.611:410.06:344:22Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:0310.06:269.912:110.56:364:21Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:0410.27:319.912:410.11:150.36:374:20Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:0210.58:3210.01:400.12:150.06:384:19Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:5510.89:2610.02:350.13:11-0.46:394:18Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:4310.910:1610.03:260.04:01-0.66:414:18New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:2811.011:029.94:130.14:48-0.76:424:17New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:1110.911:479.74:580.35:32-0.66:434:16New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:5310.75:420.56:15-0.46:444:16New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:309.512:3510.46:250.76:58-0.16:454:15Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:139.31:1810.17:081.07:400.26:464:14Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:569.12:019.87:521.38:240.56:484:14Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:418.92:479.58:381.69:100.86:494:13Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:288.73:379.19:271.89:581.06:504:13First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:178.74:298.910:201.910:481.26:514:13First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:078.75:228.711:131.811:371.36:524:12First Quarter30Mon
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 6:53 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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