42.3279’ N, 70.8913’ W

Boston Light, MA

52°
H -°
L 48°
NNE
19mph
High tide
8:17 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:34 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 58m at 8:17 pm (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 5:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8444162
Common Questions About Tides

Boston Light, MA Tides - Feb 1911

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:208.712:2610.06:130.46:45-0.46:584:56Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:589.01:089.96:550.27:24-0.46:574:57Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:379.21:519.87:400.18:05-0.46:554:59Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:199.42:389.48:270.18:50-0.26:545:00Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:069.63:319.09:200.19:400.16:535:01First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:579.64:298.610:180.210:350.46:525:02First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:549.75:328.311:210.211:340.76:515:04First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:549.76:398.112:260.16:505:05Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:599.87:488.212:370.81:340.06:495:06Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:0510.08:538.51:430.82:39-0.36:475:08Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:0710.39:518.82:460.53:37-0.66:465:09Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:0410.510:449.23:440.24:31-0.96:455:10Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:5610.611:339.44:38-0.15:20-1.06:435:12Full Moon13Mon
14Tue11:4610.55:29-0.26:06-0.96:425:13Full Moon14Tue
15Wed12:199.512:3310.36:17-0.26:49-0.76:415:14Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:029.51:189.97:04-0.17:31-0.36:395:15Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:449.42:029.47:500.18:120.16:385:17Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:279.22:488.88:360.58:550.76:375:18Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:109.03:378.29:260.89:411.26:355:19Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:578.74:307.710:181.110:311.66:345:21Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:488.45:277.311:141.411:242.06:325:22Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:428.36:267.212:121.56:315:23Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:398.37:277.212:192.11:121.56:295:24Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:368.48:237.41:172.12:091.36:285:26Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:308.79:117.72:111.92:580.96:265:27Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:169.19:538.13:001.53:410.56:255:28Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:599.610:328.53:441.04:200.16:235:29New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:409.911:109.04:260.64:58-0.26:215:30New Moon28Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8444162)

Common Questions About Boston Light, MA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Boston Light, MA?

Boston Light, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 78% 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 Light, 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 Light, MA?

Tide predictions for Boston Light, 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 Light, MA?

Tide data for Boston Light, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8444162. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8444162.

What is the moon phase in Boston Light, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Boston Light, MA is Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). This places Boston Light, 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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