Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 8:07 am (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 41m at 1:46 am (11.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Jun 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:009.65:45-0.45:520.85:098:14New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:0510.712:459.56:30-0.36:361.05:088:15New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:4710.61:289.37:13-0.27:181.25:088:16New Moon3Wed
4Thu1:2910.42:119.17:550.18:011.45:088:17Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:1210.12:548.98:370.48:451.75:078:17Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:559.93:378.89:200.79:301.95:078:18Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun3:409.64:238.710:050.910:192.05:078:18Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:289.35:118.710:521.211:102.15:078:19First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:199.15:598.811:411.35:068:20First Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:118.96:478.912:022.112:291.45:068:20First Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:038.87:349.212:551.91:171.45:068:21First Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:568.88:229.61:471.62:051.35:068:21Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat8:499.09:0810.12:401.12:541.25:068:22Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:409.29:5410.63:310.63:431.05:068:22Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:309.410:4011.04:210.04:310.75:068:22Full Moon15Mon
16Tue11:199.611:2811.45:09-0.55:190.45:068:23Full Moon16Tue
17Wed12:099.85:58-0.96:080.35:068:23Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:1711.71:0010.06:48-1.16:590.15:078:23Full Moon18Thu
19Fri1:0911.71:5410.17:39-1.27:520.15:078:24Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:0311.72:4810.18:31-1.18:460.25:078:24Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun2:5811.43:4310.19:25-0.99:440.35:078:24Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon3:5611.04:4110.110:21-0.610:450.55:078:24Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:5810.55:4010.211:18-0.211:470.65:088:24Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:0110.16:3910.212:160.15:088:24Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:049.77:3710.312:500.61:130.55:088:24Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:089.48:3410.31:530.52:100.85:098:25Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:109.39:2810.42:540.43:061.05:098:24Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:069.210:1710.43:510.33:581.15:108:24Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:569.211:0210.44:420.24:461.25:108:24New Moon29Mon
30Tue11:429.111:4410.45:280.15:301.35:118:24New Moon30Tue
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 4:56 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 14% 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 (14% 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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