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 1h 03m at 7:30 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:46 am (11.4 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 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:099.36:378.612:300.97:124:21Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:019.87:358.812:470.91:270.47:124:22Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:5410.38:329.11:410.62:23-0.27:124:23Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:4710.99:279.42:350.33:18-0.87:124:24Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:4011.410:219.73:28-0.14:11-1.37:124:25New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:3211.811:1410.04:21-0.45:03-1.77:124:26New Moon6Mon
7Tue11:2611.95:14-0.65:55-1.97:124:27New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:0810.212:2111.86:08-0.76:47-1.97:124:28Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:0310.21:1611.67:02-0.77:39-1.67:124:29Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:5710.22:1111.17:57-0.58:33-1.27:114:30Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:5210.13:0910.58:55-0.29:27-0.67:114:31First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:499.94:109.89:550.210:24-0.17:114:32First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:479.85:129.210:570.411:210.47:104:34First Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:459.66:168.812:000.67:104:35First Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:439.67:198.512:180.81:030.67:104:36Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:399.58:198.41:141.12:040.67:094:37Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:329.69:118.42:091.32:580.47:094:38Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:199.79:578.52:591.33:450.37:084:39Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:019.810:388.63:441.24:260.27:074:41Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:419.911:178.74:261.15:050.17:074:42Full Moon20Mon
21Tue11:209.911:558.75:061.05:420.07:064:43Full Moon21Tue
22Wed11:589.95:450.96:190.07:054:44Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:328.812:369.96:240.96:560.07:054:46Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:098.91:149.77:040.97:330.17:044:47Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:468.91:539.57:440.98:110.37:034:48Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:238.92:349.38:271.08:520.47:024:49Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:049.03:199.09:131.09:360.67:014:51Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:489.14:108.710:041.010:240.87:004:52Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:369.35:048.510:580.911:160.97:004:53Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:299.56:038.411:560.66:594:55Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:259.87:058.512:120.912:570.36:584:56Waning Crescent31Fri
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 10:38 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 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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