Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 48m at 9:49 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 4:01 pm (10.1 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 - May 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:1510.512:459.86:34-0.36:470.55:387:44Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:5410.71:289.77:17-0.57:290.55:367:45Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:3510.82:129.68:01-0.58:130.65:357:46Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:2010.83:009.58:48-0.59:010.85:347:47Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:0810.73:529.39:39-0.39:540.95:327:48Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:0210.54:499.210:34-0.110:531.15:317:49Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:0210.35:519.311:340.111:551.15:307:50Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:0610.16:549.412:350.25:297:51Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:1210.07:569.81:000.91:350.15:287:52Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:1810.18:5610.22:040.62:350.15:267:53Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:2110.29:5010.73:060.23:32-0.15:257:54Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:1810.310:4011.04:04-0.34:24-0.15:247:56Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:1110.411:2711.24:57-0.75:13-0.15:237:57New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:0110.35:46-0.95:590.05:227:58New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:1211.212:4910.16:34-0.96:450.35:217:59New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:5611.01:359.87:20-0.77:300.75:208:00Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:4110.82:219.58:05-0.48:141.05:198:01Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:2510.43:079.28:500.09:001.45:188:02Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:1110.03:548.99:370.59:481.85:178:03Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:599.64:448.710:250.910:392.05:178:04First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:509.35:368.611:161.211:332.25:168:05First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:449.06:288.612:081.45:158:06First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:398.87:188.712:282.212:581.55:148:06First Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:348.88:079.01:222.01:481.55:148:07Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:278.98:549.42:151.72:361.45:138:08Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:189.09:389.83:061.33:231.25:128:09Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:059.210:1910.23:540.84:071.05:128:10Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:509.411:0010.64:390.34:500.85:118:11Full Moon28Fri
29Sat11:349.611:4210.95:24-0.15:340.65:108:12Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:199.76:08-0.56:180.55:108:13Full Moon30Sun
31Mon12:2611.21:069.86:54-0.77:050.45:098:13Full Moon31Mon
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 12:55 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 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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