Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 12m at 12:07 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:21 am (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - May 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:4810.65:39-1.25:53-0.45:387:43New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:0211.712:3910.66:28-1.56:41-0.45:377:44New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:5011.91:3110.47:19-1.67:31-0.25:357:45Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:4111.82:2510.18:11-1.48:230.15:347:46Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:3511.53:219.79:05-1.09:180.55:337:48Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:3211.04:229.410:03-0.510:181.05:327:49First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:3410.55:279.211:050.011:231.35:307:50First Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:4110.06:339.112:090.45:297:51First Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:499.67:379.212:301.51:120.75:287:52First Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:579.48:369.41:371.42:120.85:277:53Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:009.49:299.72:411.23:080.95:267:54Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:559.410:149.93:380.93:561.05:257:55Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:429.310:5410.14:280.64:391.05:247:56Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:259.311:3010.25:110.45:181.15:237:57Full Moon14Sun
15Mon12:059.25:510.35:561.35:227:58Full Moon15Mon
16Tue12:0710.212:449.16:290.26:341.45:217:59Full Moon16Tue
17Wed12:4410.11:238.97:080.37:131.65:208:00Full Moon17Wed
18Thu1:2210.02:028.87:470.57:521.75:198:01Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri2:019.92:438.68:270.68:331.95:188:02Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:429.73:258.49:090.89:162.15:178:03Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:259.54:108.49:531.010:032.25:168:04Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:129.44:588.410:411.110:542.25:158:05Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:039.25:478.511:301.211:482.05:158:06Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:569.26:378.912:201.15:148:07Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:519.37:279.412:441.71:111.05:138:08Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:479.48:1710.01:391.22:020.85:128:09Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:449.69:0710.62:350.62:540.55:128:10Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:399.99:5711.23:31-0.13:460.35:118:11Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:3310.110:4611.74:24-0.74:360.05:118:11New Moon29Mon
30Tue11:2610.211:3712.05:16-1.25:27-0.15:108:12New Moon30Tue
31Wed12:2010.36:09-1.56:19-0.15:108:13New Moon31Wed
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 3:14 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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