Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 09m at 12:13 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:19 am (8.9 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 - Apr 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:569.85:450.36:030.36:247:10New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:129.912:359.86:240.06:400.36:237:11New Moon2Wed
3Thu12:4810.21:149.87:04-0.37:180.36:217:12New Moon3Thu
4Fri1:2510.41:559.67:46-0.47:580.46:197:13Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:0510.52:399.48:30-0.48:410.66:187:14Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun2:4810.53:279.19:17-0.29:280.96:167:15Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:3710.34:218.810:110.110:231.26:147:17First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:3310.15:238.511:100.311:251.46:127:18First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:379.96:298.512:140.56:117:19First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:459.87:368.812:301.41:180.56:097:20Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:549.98:419.21:371.22:220.36:087:21Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:0110.19:409.82:430.73:220.06:067:22Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:0210.410:3110.43:450.24:15-0.36:047:23Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:5610.511:1810.84:40-0.45:04-0.46:037:24Full Moon14Mon
15Tue11:4610.55:31-0.85:50-0.36:017:26Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:0211.012:3410.46:18-1.06:34-0.15:597:27Full Moon16Wed
17Thu12:4611.01:2010.17:05-0.97:180.25:587:28Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:2810.82:059.77:50-0.68:010.75:567:29Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:1110.52:509.28:35-0.28:451.25:557:30Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:5510.13:378.89:210.39:311.65:537:31Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:419.64:278.410:100.810:212.15:527:32Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:329.25:218.111:031.311:152.35:507:33Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:288.96:188.011:581.65:497:35Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:268.77:138.012:122.412:531.75:477:36Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:248.78:078.31:092.41:461.75:467:37Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:208.88:568.72:052.12:371.55:447:38Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:129.09:399.22:581.73:231.35:437:39Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:599.210:199.63:471.24:051.05:427:40Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:429.510:5610.14:310.64:460.85:407:41New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:249.611:3410.55:130.15:260.65:397:42New Moon30Wed
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 3:16 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 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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