Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 8:45 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 49m at 2:39 pm (9.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:37 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Feb 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:5310.25:269.211:170.011:370.26:564:57Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:5310.26:319.012:19-0.16:554:59Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:5510.37:389.012:380.31:24-0.26:545:00Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:5910.58:429.21:400.32:26-0.56:535:01Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:5910.79:409.52:410.13:24-0.86:525:03Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:5410.910:339.73:37-0.14:17-1.16:515:04New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:4511.011:229.94:29-0.35:06-1.16:505:05New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:3410.95:19-0.45:53-1.16:485:07New Moon8Fri
9Sat12:089.912:2110.76:06-0.46:37-0.86:475:08Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:529.91:0610.46:52-0.27:19-0.56:465:09Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:349.71:509.97:370.18:02-0.16:455:10Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:169.52:349.48:230.48:450.46:435:12Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:599.33:218.99:110.79:300.96:425:13First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:459.04:128.410:011.110:191.36:415:14First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:358.85:068.110:551.311:101.66:395:16First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:278.76:027.911:501.46:385:17First Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:218.77:007.812:021.812:461.46:365:18Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:168.97:578.012:571.81:411.26:355:19Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:099.28:488.31:501.62:330.86:345:21Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:589.69:338.72:411.23:200.36:325:22Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:4310.010:159.23:290.74:04-0.26:315:23Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:2610.410:579.64:140.24:46-0.66:295:24Full Moon22Fri
23Sat11:0910.711:3810.04:58-0.25:28-0.96:285:26Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:5310.95:43-0.66:11-1.26:265:27Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:2010.412:3910.96:29-0.96:54-1.26:245:28Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:0410.71:2610.87:16-1.07:40-1.16:235:29Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:5010.82:1510.58:06-1.08:28-0.86:215:31Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:3910.73:0910.08:59-0.89:21-0.46:205:32Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:3310.54:089.59:57-0.510:180.16:185:33Third Quarter29Fri
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 5:42 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 84% 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 (84% 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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