Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:14 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 05m at 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 - Sep 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:479.91:109.56:580.67:130.86:097:17Full Moon1Tue
2Wed1:249.71:449.67:330.87:520.86:107:16Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:029.52:199.68:081.08:310.96:117:14Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:419.22:559.58:451.29:121.16:137:12Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:218.93:349.49:231.59:551.36:147:10Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:058.54:179.310:061.810:441.46:157:09Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:548.25:059.310:532.111:381.56:167:07Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:488.06:009.311:472.26:177:05Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:467.96:599.512:351.512:442.26:187:04Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:478.18:009.81:351.21:441.96:197:02Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:478.69:0010.32:340.82:451.46:207:00Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:429.39:5710.83:300.33:430.76:216:58Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:3310.010:5111.34:22-0.34:38-0.16:226:57New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:2210.711:4311.55:11-0.85:31-0.76:236:55New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:1011.35:59-1.16:22-1.26:246:53New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:3511.512:5811.76:47-1.17:14-1.46:256:51Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:2711.31:4811.77:36-0.98:06-1.36:266:49Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:2010.92:3811.68:25-0.58:59-1.06:276:48Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:1410.33:3011.29:160.19:55-0.56:286:46First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:129.64:2710.610:110.810:560.16:296:44First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:149.15:2910.111:101.46:306:42First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:208.66:349.712:000.612:131.86:316:41First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:278.57:409.51:051.01:172.06:336:39Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:318.58:439.52:101.12:211.96:346:37Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:278.79:389.63:101.13:191.76:356:35Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:149.010:259.73:591.04:091.46:366:33Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:529.311:059.74:390.94:521.16:376:32Full Moon27Sun
28Mon11:289.611:439.75:150.85:310.86:386:30Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:019.75:500.86:090.76:396:28Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:209.612:349.86:240.96:460.66:406:26Full 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 9:56 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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