Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 18m at 11:28 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 5:41 pm (10.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Jan 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:069.81:1611.17:01-0.17:41-1.07:124:22Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:599.72:1110.67:550.28:33-0.67:124:23Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:529.53:069.98:510.59:250.07:124:24Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:469.34:049.39:490.910:180.57:124:25Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:409.25:028.810:481.111:121.07:124:26Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:349.16:018.411:481.27:124:27Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:269.17:008.112:041.412:471.27:124:28Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:199.17:588.012:571.61:441.17:124:29Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:099.28:508.11:481.72:370.97:114:30Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:569.49:368.22:371.73:230.77:114:31Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:389.610:188.33:221.54:050.57:114:32New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:199.810:588.44:041.34:450.27:104:33New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:589.911:378.64:451.25:230.17:104:35New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:3710.05:251.06:01-0.17:104:36New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:158.712:1610.16:060.96:39-0.27:094:37Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:538.812:5610.16:460.87:18-0.27:094:38Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:309.01:3710.07:280.77:58-0.27:084:39Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:109.22:209.88:130.68:400.07:074:41Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:529.33:089.59:020.69:260.17:074:42First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:389.54:019.29:550.510:160.37:064:43First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:299.74:598.910:530.411:100.57:054:44First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:249.96:008.711:530.37:054:45First Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:2310.17:058.612:080.712:560.07:044:47Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:2510.48:118.81:090.72:00-0.37:034:48Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:2710.79:139.12:110.53:01-0.77:024:49Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:2611.010:119.43:100.23:58-1.17:014:51Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:2211.211:059.64:07-0.14:51-1.37:004:52Full Moon27Sun
28Mon11:1711.311:579.85:01-0.35:42-1.47:004:53Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:0911.15:53-0.46:31-1.26:594:54Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:469.91:0010.86:44-0.37:18-0.96:584:56Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:339.91:4810.37:34-0.18:03-0.46:574:57Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 2:34 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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