Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 9:49 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 26m at 3:37 am (9.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Feb 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:489.95:350.86:070.06:564:58Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:208.912:269.96:140.76:430.06:554:59Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:569.01:039.76:530.77:200.16:545:01Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:329.01:429.57:330.77:570.26:535:02Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri2:099.12:229.38:140.88:370.46:515:03Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat2:489.13:059.08:580.99:190.76:505:05Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:309.13:538.79:470.910:060.96:495:06Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:189.24:478.510:400.910:581.06:485:07Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:109.45:458.311:370.711:531.06:465:08Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:069.66:468.412:370.56:455:10Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:0610.07:498.712:520.91:390.06:445:11Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:0710.58:509.11:530.62:39-0.56:435:12Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:0511.09:469.72:520.13:35-1.16:415:14New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:0111.510:4010.23:48-0.54:28-1.66:405:15New Moon14Sun
15Mon10:5611.811:3210.64:42-1.05:19-1.96:385:16New Moon15Mon
16Tue11:5011.85:36-1.36:10-1.96:375:18New Moon16Tue
17Wed12:2410.812:4311.66:28-1.46:59-1.76:365:19Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:1410.91:3511.17:21-1.37:48-1.36:345:20Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:0410.72:2810.58:14-0.98:38-0.76:335:21Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:5510.43:249.89:09-0.59:310.06:315:23First Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:4910.04:239.110:070.110:260.76:305:24First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:469.65:248.611:080.511:231.26:285:25First Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:449.36:288.212:100.86:275:26First Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:459.17:318.112:221.61:131.06:255:28Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:469.18:308.21:211.72:140.96:245:29Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:409.29:198.42:181.63:060.76:225:30Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:279.410:018.63:081.33:490.56:205:31Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:099.710:398.93:521.14:270.36:195:33Full Moon28Sun
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 6:43 am — 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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