42.3279’ N, 70.8913’ W

Boston Light, MA

50°
H 59°
L 48°
N
11mph
Low tide
1:10 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 31m at 1:10 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1913

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:359.812:4411.06:300.07:10-1.06:164:38Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:279.41:3410.57:200.58:02-0.56:174:36Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:208.92:279.98:131.18:580.16:184:35Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:178.43:249.49:091.59:560.66:204:34First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:178.14:258.910:111.910:571.06:214:33First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:178.05:278.611:132.011:541.26:224:31First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:158.16:268.412:141.96:234:30First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:088.37:238.412:481.31:121.76:254:29Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:568.58:148.41:381.32:041.46:264:28Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:388.99:008.52:221.32:501.16:274:27Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:169.19:418.63:011.23:310.76:284:26Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:519.410:208.63:381.24:100.56:304:25Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:269.610:598.64:141.24:470.36:314:24Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:029.711:388.54:501.25:250.26:324:23Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:399.75:271.26:040.16:334:22Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:188.412:189.86:071.36:450.16:354:21Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:008.31:019.76:491.37:290.26:364:20Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:448.21:489.77:351.48:170.36:374:19Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:338.22:409.58:261.49:100.46:384:19Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:278.33:389.49:231.410:070.46:404:18Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:258.54:409.310:261.311:050.46:414:17Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:248.95:439.311:300.96:424:16Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:229.46:479.312:030.312:340.56:434:16Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:209.97:509.41:000.11:370.06:444:15Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:1510.58:499.51:560.02:36-0.66:464:15Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:0710.99:449.62:50-0.13:31-1.06:474:14New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:5611.210:369.63:41-0.14:23-1.36:484:14New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:4511.211:289.54:31-0.15:13-1.36:494:13New Moon28Fri
29Sat11:3411.05:200.16:03-1.16:504:13New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:189.312:2310.76:090.46:52-0.86:514:12Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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