Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 51m at 8:07 am (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 2:25 pm (10.3 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 - Jul 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:259.16:110.16:131.35:118:24New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:2610.31:079.06:520.26:551.45:128:24New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:0710.21:479.07:320.37:371.55:128:24Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:4810.12:279.08:110.48:181.55:138:23Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:299.93:079.08:510.69:011.65:148:23Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:119.73:489.09:320.89:461.75:148:23Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:559.44:309.010:140.910:331.75:158:22First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:419.25:159.110:591.111:231.75:168:22First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:309.06:009.311:451.25:168:21First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:218.86:479.512:141.612:321.35:178:21First Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:148.77:369.81:071.31:221.35:188:21Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:098.88:2710.22:011.02:141.25:198:20Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:059.09:2010.72:570.53:081.05:208:19Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:019.210:1311.23:520.04:020.75:208:19Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:549.611:0511.64:45-0.64:550.35:218:18Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:479.911:5911.95:37-1.05:480.05:228:17Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:4110.26:29-1.36:41-0.25:238:17Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:5311.91:3610.47:21-1.47:36-0.45:248:16Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:4911.82:2910.68:13-1.48:31-0.35:258:15Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:4411.53:2310.69:05-1.19:27-0.25:268:14Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:4111.04:1810.69:58-0.710:260.05:278:13Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:4010.55:1510.510:53-0.211:270.35:288:13Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:419.96:1210.311:500.35:288:12Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:449.47:1010.212:290.512:460.85:298:11Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:479.08:0810.11:310.61:431.25:308:10Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:498.89:0410.02:330.72:411.45:318:09Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:478.89:5610.03:310.63:351.55:328:08Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:378.810:4210.14:230.64:241.55:338:07Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:228.911:2510.15:090.55:091.45:348:06New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:038.95:500.45:511.45:358:05New Moon30Thu
31Fri12:0610.112:429.06:280.46:321.35:368:03New Moon31Fri
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 11:16 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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