Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 16m at 7:22 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:32 am (10.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Sep 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:089.95:570.16:130.36:107:16Full Moon1Wed
2Thu12:2310.412:4610.26:360.06:550.06:117:14Full Moon2Thu
3Fri1:0410.41:2510.57:15-0.17:38-0.16:127:13Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:4710.32:0610.67:57-0.18:23-0.26:137:11Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:3110.22:5010.78:400.09:10-0.26:147:09Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:1810.03:3710.79:270.210:02-0.16:157:08Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:119.74:3010.610:190.510:590.16:167:06Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:089.45:2910.511:160.711:590.26:177:04Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:109.36:3110.512:170.86:187:02Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:159.37:3610.51:010.21:200.76:197:01Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:209.68:4110.62:040.12:240.56:216:59Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:229.99:4310.93:05-0.23:250.26:226:57Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:1810.410:3911.04:02-0.44:22-0.26:236:55New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:0910.711:3111.14:54-0.65:15-0.56:246:54New Moon14Tue
15Wed11:5610.95:42-0.76:05-0.76:256:52New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:2010.912:4211.06:28-0.56:53-0.66:266:50New Moon16Thu
17Fri1:0810.71:2610.87:13-0.27:39-0.46:276:48Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:5410.32:1010.67:570.28:25-0.16:286:46Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:399.92:5410.38:410.69:120.36:296:45Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:269.43:399.99:261.110:000.86:306:43Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:158.94:289.610:151.510:511.26:316:41First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:078.65:219.311:061.911:451.46:326:39First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:028.46:169.112:002.16:336:38First Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:578.37:129.112:401.612:552.16:346:36First Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:528.58:079.21:341.51:502.06:356:34Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:448.88:599.42:261.42:431.66:366:32Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:319.29:469.73:141.13:321.26:386:31Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:139.610:3010.03:590.74:180.76:396:29Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:5310.111:1210.34:410.45:020.26:406:27Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:3210.511:5410.45:220.15:45-0.26:416:25Full Moon30Thu
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 10:27 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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