Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 27m at 1:13 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 7:34 pm (9.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Nov 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:3811.85:27-0.56:02-1.57:185:36New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:1510.611:26 AM11.85:15-0.35:53-1.46:194:35New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:0710.312:1611.56:040.06:43-1.16:204:34Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:599.91:0611.16:540.57:34-0.66:214:32Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:519.41:5710.67:441.08:260.06:234:31Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:459.02:5110.08:371.59:210.66:244:30First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:418.63:499.59:331.910:181.06:254:29First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:408.44:499.110:332.111:151.36:264:28First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:378.45:488.911:332.16:284:27First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:308.66:458.812:081.512:312.06:294:26Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:208.87:398.812:591.51:261.76:304:25Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:069.28:288.81:461.52:161.46:314:24Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:479.59:128.92:301.43:011.06:334:23Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:259.89:539.03:101.33:430.76:344:22Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:0110.010:339.03:491.34:230.46:354:21Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:3710.211:139.04:281.25:020.26:364:20Full Moon16Sun
17Mon11:1510.311:548.95:071.25:430.16:384:19Full Moon17Mon
18Tue11:5510.35:471.26:250.16:394:19Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:368.812:3710.36:291.37:090.16:404:18Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:218.71:2310.37:151.37:560.16:414:17Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:088.72:1310.28:041.48:460.26:424:16Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:008.83:0810.08:581.49:400.36:444:16Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:568.94:089.89:581.310:370.36:454:15Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:549.25:119.711:011.111:340.36:464:15Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:529.66:149.612:030.86:474:14Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:4910.17:189.712:310.31:060.36:484:14Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:4510.68:199.81:270.22:06-0.26:494:13Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:3911.19:169.82:230.13:03-0.76:504:13Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:3011.310:099.93:160.13:56-1.06:514:12New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:1911.411:019.84:060.14:47-1.26:534:12New Moon30Sun
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 4:23 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 71% 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 Gibbous (71% 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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