Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 5:19 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 58m at 11:33 am (8.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:32 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Sep 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:289.72:4510.08:330.78:590.66:097:17Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:119.33:279.79:141.19:441.06:107:16Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:568.94:119.59:581.510:321.36:117:14First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:458.65:009.310:461.811:241.56:127:12First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:378.35:529.211:372.06:137:11First Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:328.16:469.112:181.612:302.16:157:09First Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:278.27:419.31:121.61:252.06:167:07Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:218.48:359.52:061.42:191.86:177:05Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:138.89:269.92:581.03:121.36:187:04Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:599.410:1410.33:460.64:020.86:197:02Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:4210.011:0010.74:310.14:490.16:207:00Full Moon11Thu
12Fri11:2510.511:4511.05:15-0.35:36-0.46:216:58Full Moon12Fri
13Sat12:0811.05:59-0.66:23-0.96:226:57Full Moon13Sat
14Sun12:3211.112:5311.46:44-0.87:11-1.16:236:55Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:2111.01:4011.67:30-0.88:01-1.26:246:53Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:1110.82:3011.68:19-0.68:52-1.06:256:51Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed3:0310.53:2211.49:10-0.39:47-0.76:266:50Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu3:5910.14:1911.010:050.210:46-0.36:276:48Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:019.65:2110.611:040.611:490.16:286:46Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:069.46:2610.312:070.96:296:44Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun7:139.37:3310.212:530.31:121.06:306:42Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:189.48:3910.11:570.42:161.06:316:41Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:199.69:3910.22:580.43:180.76:326:39Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:119.910:3110.23:530.34:130.56:336:37Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:5610.111:1710.24:410.25:010.26:356:35New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:3710.35:240.25:450.16:366:34New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:0010.112:1610.36:040.36:270.16:376:32New Moon27Sat
28Sun12:409.912:5410.36:420.57:070.26:386:30New Moon28Sun
29Mon1:209.71:3110.27:210.87:470.36:396:28Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue2:009.52:1010.08:001.08:280.66:406:27Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 2:26 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 maximum.

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 Full Moon (99% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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