Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 21m at 8:57 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:15 pm (10.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Apr 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:569.49:359.12:331.33:140.76:247:10Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:549.510:239.43:341.04:060.66:237:11Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:429.611:039.74:250.64:490.66:217:12Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:249.611:409.85:090.35:270.66:197:13New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:039.65:490.26:030.66:187:14New Moon5Sun
6Mon12:149.912:419.56:280.16:390.86:167:15New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:4910.01:189.37:050.17:150.96:147:17New Moon7Tue
8Wed1:249.91:569.17:430.27:521.16:127:18Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:019.82:358.88:220.48:301.46:117:19Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:399.63:168.59:030.79:111.76:097:20Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:209.44:008.39:470.99:561.96:087:21Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:069.24:498.110:361.210:462.16:067:22First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:579.15:428.111:281.311:412.16:047:23First Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:529.16:378.212:221.26:037:24First Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:509.27:318.612:381.91:161.06:017:26First Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:489.48:259.21:361.42:110.75:597:27Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:469.89:1610.02:340.83:030.35:587:28Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:4110.210:0510.73:300.13:54-0.15:567:29Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:3310.610:5211.44:23-0.74:43-0.55:557:30Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:2510.811:4011.95:14-1.45:32-0.75:537:31Full Moon20Mon
21Tue12:1610.86:05-1.76:21-0.85:527:32Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:3012.11:0910.76:57-1.97:11-0.65:507:33Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:2212.02:0310.47:49-1.78:03-0.35:497:35Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:1511.72:5810.08:42-1.38:570.25:477:36Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:1011.23:579.69:38-0.79:540.75:467:37Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:1010.65:009.210:38-0.110:561.15:447:38Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:1410.06:049.011:400.45:437:39Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:219.67:089.012:021.412:430.85:427:40Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:279.38:089.11:071.51:431.05:407:41Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:309.29:029.42:111.42:401.15:397:42Waning Crescent30Thu
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 12:06 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 23% 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 Crescent (23% 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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