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 2h 05m 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 - Jan 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:529.07:228.112:331.51:111.37:124:22Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:409.38:158.31:231.52:040.97:124:23Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:289.79:058.52:131.32:540.47:124:24Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:1310.29:528.83:011.03:41-0.17:124:25New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:5910.610:389.13:480.74:28-0.67:124:25New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:4511.011:259.44:340.45:14-1.07:124:26New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:3211.25:220.16:01-1.37:124:27New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:139.612:2211.36:11-0.26:49-1.47:124:29Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:029.81:1311.37:02-0.37:38-1.37:124:30Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:5210.02:0611.07:54-0.38:29-1.17:114:31Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:4410.03:0110.58:50-0.29:22-0.87:114:32First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:3910.14:0110.09:490.010:17-0.47:114:33First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:3710.15:039.510:510.111:150.07:104:34First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:3610.16:089.111:550.17:104:35First Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:3610.17:148.912:130.412:580.17:094:36Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:3610.18:188.81:130.62:020.07:094:38Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:3310.29:168.82:110.73:00-0.27:084:39Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:2610.310:078.93:060.83:52-0.37:084:40Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:1410.310:548.93:560.74:39-0.47:074:41Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:5810.311:378.94:420.75:23-0.47:064:42Full Moon20Thu
21Fri11:4010.25:260.76:03-0.37:064:44Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:178.912:2210.06:080.76:43-0.17:054:45Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:568.91:029.86:500.87:210.17:044:46Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:358.91:429.57:310.98:000.37:044:47Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:138.82:249.28:141.18:400.67:034:49Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:548.83:088.88:591.29:230.97:024:50Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:378.73:568.49:471.410:081.27:014:51Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:238.74:478.110:391.510:561.57:004:53Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:118.75:417.911:321.411:461.66:594:54Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:028.96:387.812:281.36:584:55Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:559.27:368.012:391.61:240.96:574:56Waning Crescent31Mon
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 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.

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