Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 27m at 7:17 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:33 pm (10.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Jan 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:2710.011:038.84:131.14:510.17:124:22Full Moon1Tue
2Wed11:0510.011:428.84:521.05:290.07:124:23Full Moon2Wed
3Thu11:4410.15:321.06:07-0.17:124:23Full Moon3Thu
4Fri12:218.812:2210.06:120.96:46-0.17:124:24Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:598.81:0110.06:520.97:25-0.17:124:25Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:388.91:429.97:341.08:050.07:124:26Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon2:189.02:259.78:180.98:490.17:124:27Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:019.13:139.59:060.99:350.27:124:28Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:489.34:059.39:590.810:260.37:124:29Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:399.55:029.210:560.611:190.37:114:31Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:329.86:029.111:550.47:114:32Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:2910.27:049.112:150.312:560.07:114:33Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:2710.68:079.31:130.21:57-0.57:104:34Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:2611.09:089.62:120.02:57-1.07:104:35Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:2311.410:059.83:09-0.33:53-1.47:094:36New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:1811.711:0010.04:05-0.54:46-1.77:094:37New Moon16Wed
17Thu11:1211.711:5410.24:58-0.75:39-1.87:084:39New Moon17Thu
18Fri12:0611.65:52-0.76:30-1.77:084:40Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:4610.212:5911.26:44-0.67:19-1.37:074:41Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:3710.01:5010.77:36-0.38:09-0.97:074:42Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon2:279.82:4310.18:290.18:58-0.37:064:43Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:189.63:379.59:230.59:500.37:054:45First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:109.34:338.910:200.810:420.87:044:46First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:039.15:318.411:181.111:351.37:044:47First Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:579.06:298.112:161.27:034:49First Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:519.07:288.012:281.51:141.27:024:50Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:449.18:248.11:221.62:101.07:014:51Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:359.39:138.22:141.63:000.87:004:52Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:209.59:568.43:011.43:440.56:594:54Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:029.810:378.73:451.14:240.26:584:55Full Moon30Wed
31Thu10:4110.011:158.94:270.95:03-0.16:574:56Full Moon31Thu
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 10:25 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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