Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 8:03 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 54m at 2:02 pm (9.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Feb 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:109.212:189.96:070.56:33-0.16:564:58Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:469.212:569.86:460.57:100.06:554:59Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:239.21:359.67:260.67:480.26:545:01Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:009.22:159.38:070.78:270.56:535:02Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:399.22:589.08:500.89:090.76:515:03Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:219.13:448.69:371.09:550.96:505:05First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:089.14:368.410:291.010:451.16:495:06First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:589.25:318.311:240.911:391.16:485:07First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:529.46:298.412:210.76:475:08Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:509.77:308.712:360.91:200.36:455:10Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:4910.28:289.11:340.62:18-0.36:445:11Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:4610.89:239.72:320.13:13-0.96:435:12Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:4011.310:1610.33:28-0.54:05-1.56:415:14Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:3411.711:0710.84:21-1.14:56-1.96:405:15Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:2611.911:5811.25:14-1.55:46-2.16:395:16Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:1911.86:06-1.86:36-2.16:375:17Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:4911.31:1211.56:59-1.77:26-1.86:365:19Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:4011.22:0611.07:52-1.58:17-1.26:345:20Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:3211.03:0110.38:47-1.09:10-0.66:335:21Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:2710.54:009.69:45-0.410:060.16:315:23Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:2510.15:039.010:460.111:050.76:305:24Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:269.76:088.611:490.56:285:25Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:299.47:138.412:051.112:530.76:275:26Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:329.38:158.51:071.31:560.76:255:28Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:299.49:078.62:061.22:510.66:245:29Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:189.69:518.92:591.03:370.46:225:30Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:019.710:309.13:440.84:160.36:215:31New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:409.811:069.34:250.64:530.16:195:32New Moon28Tue
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 5:02 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 91% 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 (91% 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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