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 52m at 2:07 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:28 pm (9.4 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 - Jan 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:309.54:568.810:510.811:090.77:124:22Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:239.75:558.711:490.67:124:22Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:1810.16:578.712:040.812:490.27:124:23Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:1710.58:008.91:020.71:51-0.27:124:24Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:1710.99:019.22:020.42:51-0.77:124:25Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:1511.39:589.63:010.13:47-1.27:124:26New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:1111.610:549.93:57-0.34:41-1.67:124:27New Moon7Fri
8Sat11:0611.811:4810.24:52-0.65:34-1.77:124:28New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:0111.75:46-0.76:25-1.77:124:29Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:4110.312:5511.36:40-0.77:15-1.47:114:30Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:3210.31:4710.87:33-0.58:04-1.07:114:31Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:2210.22:4110.28:26-0.28:54-0.47:114:33Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:139.93:369.59:220.29:450.37:104:34First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:069.74:338.910:200.610:380.87:104:35First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:009.45:328.311:190.911:321.37:104:36First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:549.26:328.012:191.17:094:37First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:509.17:327.912:261.61:191.17:094:38Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:469.18:297.91:221.82:161.07:084:40Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:379.39:188.12:151.73:070.87:074:41Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:239.510:018.33:041.53:500.57:074:42Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:059.710:408.53:481.34:290.37:064:43Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:449.911:188.74:291.05:060.17:054:44Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:2210.011:559.05:090.85:42-0.17:054:46Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:0010.05:490.66:19-0.27:044:47Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:319.112:3810.06:280.56:55-0.27:034:48Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:079.31:179.87:090.47:33-0.17:024:50Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:449.51:589.67:510.38:130.07:014:51Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:239.72:439.38:370.38:560.27:004:52Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:079.83:339.09:270.39:450.56:594:53Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:579.84:298.710:230.410:390.76:584:55Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:529.95:308.411:240.411:380.86:574:56Third Quarter31Mon
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 5:17 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 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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