Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:35 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 53m at 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 - Jan 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:529.57:238.712:361.01:150.77:124:21Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:4410.08:189.01:290.82:100.27:124:22Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:3510.69:119.42:220.43:03-0.57:124:23Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:2611.110:039.83:140.03:54-1.17:124:24Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:1611.610:5410.24:05-0.44:44-1.67:124:25Full Moon5Tue
6Wed11:0711.811:4610.44:56-0.85:35-1.97:124:26Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:0011.95:48-1.06:25-2.07:124:27Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:3810.612:5311.86:41-1.17:16-1.97:124:28Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:3110.71:4811.47:35-0.98:08-1.67:124:29Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:2510.62:4410.98:31-0.79:02-1.17:114:30Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:2110.43:4310.39:29-0.39:59-0.67:114:31Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:2010.24:469.710:310.010:57-0.17:114:32Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:2010.05:509.211:340.211:550.47:104:34Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:209.96:558.912:380.47:104:35Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:209.87:588.712:540.71:410.47:104:36Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:179.98:558.71:520.82:390.27:094:37Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:079.99:448.82:460.93:300.17:094:38Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:5210.010:288.93:340.84:140.07:084:39New Moon18Mon
19Tue10:3310.111:089.04:180.74:54-0.17:074:41New Moon19Tue
20Wed11:1210.111:469.04:580.75:32-0.17:074:42New Moon20Wed
21Thu11:5110.05:380.66:09-0.17:064:43New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:239.112:299.96:180.66:46-0.17:054:44Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:009.11:079.86:580.77:240.17:054:46Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:379.11:479.57:380.88:020.27:044:47Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:159.12:289.38:200.98:430.47:034:48Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:559.03:129.09:051.09:260.77:024:49First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:399.04:008.79:541.010:130.87:014:51First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:269.14:528.510:461.011:040.97:004:52First Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:179.35:498.411:420.911:580.97:004:53First Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:119.66:488.512:400.56:594:55Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun7:0910.07:488.812:550.71:390.16:584:56Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 1:17 am — 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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