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 49m at 8:24 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:40 am (11.0 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 - Feb 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:339.96:128.711:560.36:564:58First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:349.77:198.412:110.91:010.46:555:00Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:369.68:238.41:111.22:050.46:545:01Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:359.79:198.42:111.23:040.36:525:02Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:279.810:078.63:061.23:530.16:515:03Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:129.910:498.73:541.04:360.06:505:05Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:539.911:288.84:370.95:150.06:495:06Full Moon7Sun
8Mon11:339.95:180.85:520.06:485:07Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:048.912:119.85:570.76:280.16:465:09Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:409.012:489.76:370.77:030.26:455:10Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:159.01:269.57:160.77:400.46:445:11Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:519.12:059.27:560.88:170.66:425:13Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:289.02:468.88:380.98:570.96:415:14Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:089.03:318.59:231.19:401.26:405:15Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:528.94:218.110:131.210:291.56:385:16Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:419.05:167.911:081.211:211.66:375:18Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:349.16:157.912:051.06:365:19Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:319.47:178.012:181.51:060.76:345:20Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:329.88:178.41:171.32:060.26:335:22Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:3110.49:149.02:170.83:02-0.46:315:23Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:2710.910:069.73:130.23:55-1.06:305:24New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:2011.410:5610.34:07-0.54:45-1.56:285:25New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:1311.711:4610.75:00-1.05:34-1.86:275:27New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:0511.75:52-1.46:23-1.86:255:28Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:3611.012:5811.56:44-1.57:11-1.66:235:29Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:2511.11:5011.07:37-1.48:01-1.16:225:30Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:1511.02:4410.38:30-1.18:52-0.56:205:31Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun3:0810.63:429.69:27-0.69:460.26:195:33First Quarter28Sun
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 11:32 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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