Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : 1:13 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 34m at 7:19 am (8.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Jul 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:449.49:5811.03:29-0.13:390.75:118:24Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:419.510:5011.04:25-0.34:340.75:118:24Full Moon2Fri
3Sat11:339.511:4011.05:17-0.45:250.65:128:24Full Moon3Sat
4Sun12:229.66:06-0.46:130.75:128:23Full Moon4Sun
5Mon12:2810.81:089.66:51-0.37:000.75:138:23Full Moon5Mon
6Tue1:1410.61:529.67:35-0.17:460.95:138:23Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:5810.42:339.58:170.18:311.05:148:23Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:4210.03:159.58:580.49:161.25:158:22Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri3:269.63:579.49:400.810:031.45:168:22Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:129.24:419.310:241.110:521.55:168:21Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:008.95:279.311:101.411:431.65:178:21Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:518.56:159.311:571.75:188:20Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:448.37:049.312:351.712:461.85:198:20Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:388.27:559.51:281.61:371.95:198:19Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:338.28:469.82:221.42:291.85:208:19Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:268.59:3610.13:151.03:211.65:218:18Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:168.810:2410.54:050.64:111.25:228:17Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:039.211:1210.94:530.15:000.85:238:17New Moon18Sun
19Mon11:499.611:5911.25:39-0.45:480.35:248:16New Moon19Mon
20Tue12:3610.16:25-0.86:37-0.15:258:15New Moon20Tue
21Wed12:4811.41:2310.57:11-1.07:27-0.35:258:14Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:3811.42:1110.87:58-1.18:18-0.55:268:13Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:2911.23:0111.08:46-1.09:11-0.55:278:12Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:2210.93:5211.09:36-0.710:07-0.45:288:12First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:1710.44:4611.010:29-0.311:06-0.25:298:11First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:179.95:4410.811:250.15:308:10First Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:199.56:4410.612:070.112:240.55:318:09First Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:249.17:4510.51:090.21:230.95:328:08Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:309.08:4810.52:130.32:251.05:338:07Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:339.09:4610.53:160.33:251.05:348:05Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:299.210:3910.54:130.24:201.05:358:04Full Moon31Sat
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 10:16 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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