Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 8:24 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 57m at 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 - Jan 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:039.94:239.910:110.210:40-0.27:124:22First Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:0210.05:279.511:140.311:380.17:124:23First Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:0010.06:319.112:180.37:124:24Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:5910.17:368.912:360.41:210.27:124:25Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:5710.28:388.91:340.62:220.07:124:26Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:5110.39:328.92:300.83:17-0.27:124:27Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:4010.310:218.93:220.84:07-0.37:124:28Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:2610.311:068.94:100.84:52-0.37:124:29Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:0910.211:498.84:540.85:35-0.37:124:30Full Moon9Sat
10Sun11:5110.15:370.96:15-0.27:114:31Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:298.812:3210.06:190.96:550.07:114:32Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:088.81:129.77:011.07:340.27:114:33Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:478.71:539.57:431.28:130.57:104:34Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu2:278.72:369.18:261.38:540.77:104:36Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:098.63:218.89:131.59:381.07:094:37Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:538.64:108.410:021.510:241.37:094:38Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:408.75:028.210:541.511:121.47:084:39Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:288.85:578.011:481.47:084:40Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:189.06:538.012:021.512:431.27:074:42Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:109.47:508.112:551.51:400.87:064:43Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:049.88:468.41:491.22:350.27:064:44Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:5610.49:388.92:430.93:27-0.47:054:45Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:4710.910:289.33:350.44:18-0.97:044:47New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:3811.311:189.74:26-0.15:07-1.47:034:48New Moon24Sun
25Mon11:2911.65:17-0.55:56-1.77:024:49New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:0910.112:2211.66:09-0.86:45-1.87:024:50Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:5910.41:1411.47:02-0.97:35-1.67:014:52Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:5010.52:0811.07:55-0.88:25-1.27:004:53Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri2:4210.53:0410.48:51-0.69:18-0.76:594:54First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:3610.34:039.89:50-0.310:14-0.16:584:56First Quarter30Sat
31Sun4:3410.15:069.210:520.011:110.46:574:57First Quarter31Sun
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 5:24 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 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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