Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 47m at 12:25 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:39 pm (10.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Feb 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:549.37:407.912:381.71:300.86:564:58Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:539.88:398.31:371.42:290.26:554:59Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:5010.49:338.82:350.93:23-0.46:545:00Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:4411.010:259.43:300.34:15-1.06:535:02Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:3711.411:1510.04:23-0.35:04-1.56:525:03Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:2911.65:16-0.85:53-1.76:505:04Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:0510.512:2111.66:08-1.16:41-1.86:495:06Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:5410.81:1411.37:00-1.37:29-1.56:485:07Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:4310.92:0610.87:53-1.18:18-1.06:475:08Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:3310.83:0110.18:48-0.89:09-0.46:455:09Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:2610.54:009.39:46-0.410:040.36:445:11Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:2310.15:028.710:470.111:020.96:435:12Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:239.76:098.211:510.56:425:13Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:269.47:188.012:031.412:580.76:405:15Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:319.38:238.01:061.62:050.86:395:16Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:339.39:188.22:081.63:030.76:375:17Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:249.510:048.43:041.53:510.56:365:18Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:099.610:438.63:511.24:310.36:355:20New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:499.711:198.84:331.05:070.26:335:21New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:269.811:539.05:120.75:410.26:325:22New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:039.75:500.66:150.26:305:24New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:279.212:399.66:280.56:490.36:295:25Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:009.31:159.37:060.57:230.56:275:26Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:349.31:539.07:440.68:000.86:265:27Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:099.32:338.78:250.78:381.16:245:29Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:489.23:188.39:100.99:211.46:225:30First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:329.14:088.010:001.110:111.66:215:31First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:239.15:057.710:571.111:071.86:195:32First Quarter28Sat
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 3:32 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 32% 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 (32% 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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