Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 8:57 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 28m at 2:40 am (11.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Jul 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:178.48:349.52:061.62:171.85:118:24Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:108.49:219.82:581.33:061.75:128:24Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:598.610:0710.23:480.93:541.65:128:24Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:478.810:5210.54:360.54:411.35:138:23Full Moon4Sun
5Mon11:339.011:3710.95:220.15:281.15:148:23Full Moon5Mon
6Tue12:209.36:08-0.36:150.85:148:23Full Moon6Tue
7Wed12:2511.11:089.56:55-0.67:040.65:158:22Full Moon7Wed
8Thu1:1411.21:579.87:43-0.87:540.45:168:22Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:0511.32:4610.08:31-0.88:470.35:168:22Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:5711.13:3710.29:21-0.79:410.35:178:21Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:5210.84:3110.310:13-0.510:400.35:188:21Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:5010.45:2610.411:07-0.211:400.35:198:20Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:5110.06:2310.512:030.25:198:20Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:539.67:2010.512:420.31:000.55:208:19Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:579.38:1910.61:440.31:580.85:218:18Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:019.29:1710.62:460.22:561.05:228:18Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:019.210:1110.73:450.03:521.05:238:17Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:559.211:0110.74:40-0.14:451.05:248:16New Moon18Sun
19Mon11:459.211:4910.65:30-0.15:331.05:258:15New Moon19Mon
20Tue12:319.26:16-0.16:201.15:258:15New Moon20Tue
21Wed12:3410.51:159.26:590.07:041.15:268:14New Moon21Wed
22Thu1:1810.31:569.27:400.27:481.25:278:13Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:0010.12:369.28:200.48:311.35:288:12Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:429.93:159.29:000.69:151.45:298:11Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:259.53:569.29:410.910:001.55:308:10Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:109.24:399.110:231.210:481.65:318:09First Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:578.85:239.111:081.511:381.75:328:08First Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:478.56:109.211:541.75:338:07First Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:398.36:589.312:301.712:431.95:348:06First Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:338.27:499.51:231.51:341.95:358:05Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat8:298.28:419.82:181.32:271.85:368:04Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (23% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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