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 1h 32m 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 - Nov 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:1612.06:04-0.86:39-1.77:185:36Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:5210.81:0511.96:54-0.67:31-1.67:195:35Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:4510.51:5611.67:44-0.18:23-1.27:205:34Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:3910.02:4811.18:350.49:16-0.67:215:33Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:349.53:4310.59:281.010:120.07:235:31Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:329.14:419.910:251.511:110.67:245:30Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:348.74:449.410:261.811:111.06:254:29Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:348.65:469.111:282.06:264:28Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:328.76:469.012:091.212:291.96:284:27Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:258.97:429.01:041.31:261.76:294:26Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:129.28:329.11:531.32:191.46:304:25Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:549.59:169.12:371.23:041.06:314:24Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:329.89:579.23:171.13:450.76:334:23New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:0710.010:359.23:551.14:240.46:344:22New Moon14Sun
15Mon10:4210.111:149.14:321.15:020.36:354:21New Moon15Mon
16Tue11:1810.211:539.05:101.15:410.26:364:20New Moon16Tue
17Wed11:5610.25:481.26:210.26:384:19Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:338.912:3510.26:281.37:030.26:394:19Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:158.81:1710.17:091.47:460.36:404:18Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:598.72:0210.07:551.58:340.46:414:17Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun2:478.62:539.98:451.69:260.46:424:17First Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:418.73:499.89:411.610:210.46:444:16First Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:388.94:519.710:421.411:180.46:454:15First Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:369.35:539.811:441.16:464:15First Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:339.86:569.912:160.212:460.66:474:14Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:3010.47:5810.01:120.01:47-0.16:484:14Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:2411.08:5610.22:08-0.22:45-0.76:494:13Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:1611.49:5110.33:02-0.33:40-1.26:504:13Full Moon28Sun
29Mon10:0611.710:4410.33:53-0.44:32-1.56:514:12Full Moon29Mon
30Tue10:5511.811:3610.24:43-0.45:23-1.56:534:12Full Moon30Tue
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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