Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 18m at 2:03 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:18 am (8.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Feb 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:0110.010:368.83:451.04:250.06:564:58Full Moon1Mon
2Tue10:4210.311:169.24:290.65:05-0.46:554:59Full Moon2Tue
3Wed11:2410.611:559.65:120.25:45-0.76:545:00Full Moon3Wed
4Thu12:0710.75:56-0.26:25-0.96:535:02Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:3610.012:5110.66:41-0.57:07-0.96:525:03Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:1710.31:3610.47:28-0.67:51-0.76:515:04Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun2:0110.52:2510.08:17-0.68:37-0.46:495:05Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:4910.53:189.59:10-0.49:290.06:485:07Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:4210.34:179.010:08-0.110:250.46:475:08Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:4010.15:228.511:110.111:260.86:465:09Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:4310.06:318.312:170.26:445:11Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:509.97:428.412:301.01:240.26:435:12Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:5810.08:488.71:361.02:300.06:425:13Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:0110.29:449.02:400.73:28-0.36:405:15Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:5610.410:349.43:370.44:18-0.56:395:16New Moon15Mon
16Tue10:4610.511:199.64:280.15:04-0.66:385:17New Moon16Tue
17Wed11:3210.45:16-0.15:46-0.56:365:18New Moon17Wed
18Thu12:009.812:1510.26:01-0.26:26-0.36:355:20Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:399.812:579.96:44-0.17:050.06:335:21Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:179.71:379.57:260.17:430.46:325:22Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:559.62:199.08:080.48:230.86:305:23Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon2:359.33:048.58:530.79:061.36:295:25First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:199.13:528.19:421.19:531.76:275:26First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:088.84:467.710:351.410:442.06:265:27First Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:018.65:437.511:311.611:392.26:245:28First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:578.66:437.412:281.66:235:30First Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:558.87:417.712:362.11:261.46:215:31Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:529.18:348.11:321.92:191.06:195:32Waxing Gibbous28Sun
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 5:10 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 79% 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 (79% 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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