Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:57 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 21m at 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 - Apr 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:379.17:288.212:171.81:071.16:247:10First Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:429.08:318.21:202.02:101.26:227:11Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:459.09:268.52:221.93:091.26:217:12Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:399.110:128.83:201.73:571.06:197:13Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:259.310:519.14:091.34:380.96:177:14Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:069.511:269.44:511.05:140.76:167:16Full Moon6Tue
7Wed11:439.65:300.65:490.66:147:17Full Moon7Wed
8Thu12:009.712:209.66:080.46:240.66:127:18Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:349.812:579.56:450.26:590.76:117:19Full Moon9Fri
10Sat1:089.91:349.47:230.27:350.86:097:20Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:4310.02:139.28:010.28:131.06:077:21Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon2:1910.02:539.08:420.38:531.26:067:22Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:599.93:378.79:260.49:371.46:047:23Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:449.84:278.510:160.610:291.66:037:25Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:379.75:248.411:110.711:271.76:017:26Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:369.76:258.512:110.75:597:27Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:399.87:278.912:291.51:120.55:587:28Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun7:4410.08:299.41:321.22:120.25:567:29Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:4910.39:2610.12:360.63:11-0.25:557:30Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:4910.710:1910.83:36-0.14:05-0.65:537:31Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:4511.011:0911.44:32-0.84:56-0.85:527:32New Moon21Wed
22Thu11:3811.111:5711.75:25-1.35:45-0.95:507:34New Moon22Thu
23Fri12:3011.06:16-1.66:34-0.85:497:35New Moon23Fri
24Sat12:4511.71:2110.77:07-1.67:22-0.45:477:36Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:3411.62:1310.37:57-1.38:100.15:467:37Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon2:2211.23:049.88:47-0.99:000.75:447:38Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue3:1210.63:579.39:39-0.29:521.25:437:39Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:0510.04:548.810:340.410:481.75:417:40First Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:029.55:538.511:320.911:472.15:407:41First Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:039.16:528.412:301.35:397:43First Quarter30Fri
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 5:48 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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