42.3279’ N, 70.8913’ W

Boston Light, MA

59°
H -°
L 48°
NNE
17mph
High tide
7:23 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:45 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 59m at 7:23 pm (8.5 ft)
Sunset today : 5:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8444162
Common Questions About Tides

Boston Light, MA Tides - Feb 1913

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:239.18:157.71:001.41:590.66:574:57Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:239.19:127.82:011.52:580.56:564:58Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:169.29:597.92:571.43:480.46:554:59Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:019.410:408.13:451.34:300.36:545:01New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:429.511:188.34:271.15:080.26:535:02New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:219.511:538.45:070.95:420.26:525:03New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:589.55:450.86:160.26:505:04New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:278.512:349.36:220.76:480.36:495:06Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:018.61:109.16:590.77:220.46:485:07Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:358.71:478.87:370.87:560.66:475:08Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:108.72:278.58:170.98:330.86:455:10Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:488.73:108.19:011.09:141.16:445:11First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:308.73:597.89:491.110:001.36:435:12First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:188.74:547.610:431.110:531.56:415:14First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:128.85:547.511:421.011:511.56:405:15First Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:119.06:587.612:450.86:395:16Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:159.48:028.012:531.31:490.36:375:17Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:179.99:018.61:570.92:48-0.26:365:19Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:1610.59:559.22:570.33:43-0.96:345:20Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:1111.010:479.93:53-0.44:34-1.46:335:21Full Moon20Thu
21Fri11:0411.311:3710.44:47-0.95:24-1.66:315:22Full Moon21Fri
22Sat11:5611.35:40-1.36:12-1.76:305:24Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:2610.712:4811.06:32-1.47:00-1.56:285:25Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:1410.81:3910.57:25-1.37:48-1.06:275:26Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:0310.62:329.88:18-0.98:38-0.36:255:27Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:5410.23:299.09:14-0.49:310.46:245:29Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:499.84:308.310:150.110:291.16:225:30Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:489.35:367.811:190.611:301.66:215:31Third Quarter28Fri
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 69% 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 First Quarter (69% 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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