Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 52m at 8:57 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:15 pm (10.3 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 - Oct 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:0311.011:2511.54:52-0.85:14-0.96:416:24Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:5111.55:41-1.16:06-1.46:436:22Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:1811.612:4011.86:29-1.26:58-1.66:446:21Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:1111.41:3011.97:18-1.07:50-1.56:456:19Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:0411.02:2111.78:08-0.68:43-1.26:466:17Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:5810.43:1311.38:590.09:38-0.76:476:16Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:559.84:0910.79:530.710:37-0.16:486:14Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:569.35:0910.110:521.311:390.56:496:12Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:018.96:149.711:541.76:506:11Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:068.77:199.512:430.912:581.96:526:09Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:098.78:229.41:461.02:011.96:536:07Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:058.99:189.42:451.13:001.76:546:06Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:529.210:069.63:361.03:511.46:556:04Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:329.410:489.64:180.94:341.06:566:02Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:089.711:279.74:560.85:140.86:576:01New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:429.95:310.85:520.66:585:59New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:049.612:1610.06:060.96:290.47:005:58New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:419.512:5010.06:411.07:070.47:015:56New Moon18Mon
19Tue1:189.31:2610.07:181.17:460.57:025:55Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:579.12:029.97:551.38:260.67:035:53Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:378.82:429.88:351.69:080.77:045:51Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:208.63:259.79:181.89:560.97:065:50Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:088.44:159.610:062.010:491.07:075:49First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:028.35:119.611:022.011:460.97:085:47First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:018.46:129.712:021.97:095:46First Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:008.87:149.912:440.81:041.57:105:44Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:599.38:1710.21:420.52:060.97:125:43Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:5510.09:1710.62:400.13:060.27:135:41Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:4810.810:1310.93:34-0.44:02-0.57:145:40Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:3811.411:0711.14:26-0.74:56-1.27:155:39Full Moon30Sat
31Sun11:2711.95:15-0.95:48-1.67:165:37Full Moon31Sun
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 12:06 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 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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