Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 10:20 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 02m at 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 - Dec 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:058.66:208.612:081.96:534:12Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:548.97:148.612:331.41:021.76:544:12Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:429.28:058.71:221.31:531.36:554:11Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:269.58:528.92:081.22:410.96:564:11Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:079.99:369.12:521.03:260.46:574:11Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:4610.310:189.23:350.84:080.06:584:11New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:2610.611:019.34:160.74:51-0.46:594:11New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:0710.811:459.44:590.55:35-0.67:004:11New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:5110.95:430.56:20-0.87:014:11Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:319.412:3711.06:290.47:06-0.87:024:11Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:199.41:2610.97:170.47:56-0.77:034:11Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:099.42:1910.78:090.58:48-0.67:044:11Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:039.43:1610.49:060.69:43-0.47:044:11First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:019.54:1710.010:070.710:41-0.27:054:12First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:019.75:219.811:100.611:400.07:064:12First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:019.96:269.612:140.47:064:12Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:0010.27:319.512:380.11:170.17:074:12Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:5810.58:329.51:360.22:18-0.37:084:13Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:5210.89:289.62:320.23:14-0.67:084:13Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:4210.910:209.63:250.24:06-0.87:094:14Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:2910.911:089.54:140.24:54-0.97:094:14Full Moon21Tue
22Wed11:1410.811:559.45:000.35:40-0.87:104:15Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:5910.65:460.56:24-0.67:104:15Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:409.212:4310.46:310.77:08-0.37:114:16Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:239.11:2710.07:150.97:500.07:114:16Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:068.92:119.78:001.28:340.47:114:17Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:508.72:579.38:471.49:190.77:114:18Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:378.63:478.99:371.610:061.07:124:19Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:258.64:398.610:291.710:551.27:124:19Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:138.75:328.411:221.711:431.47:124:20Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:028.86:268.212:161.57:124:21Third Quarter31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8443970)

Common Questions About Boston, MA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Boston, MA today?

Slack tide in Boston, MA is approximately 7:10 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA