42.3279’ N, 70.8913’ W

Boston Light, MA

48°
H 59°
L 48°
NNW
8mph
High tide
7:13 am

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 : 1:10 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 29m at 7:13 am (7.7 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 1914

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:578.63:168.19:071.29:221.26:574:56First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:408.54:057.79:561.410:071.56:564:58First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:278.44:587.410:481.510:561.86:554:59First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:168.35:547.211:431.511:491.96:545:00First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:108.46:537.112:411.46:535:02Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:068.67:527.312:441.91:391.16:525:03Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:029.08:467.71:411.72:340.66:515:04Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:559.69:358.32:361.23:240.16:495:05Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:4510.110:228.93:270.64:11-0.56:485:07Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:3310.611:089.44:160.04:56-1.06:475:08Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:2110.911:5310.05:05-0.55:41-1.36:465:09Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:1011.05:55-0.96:27-1.56:445:11Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:4010.312:5910.86:45-1.17:13-1.36:435:12Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:2710.51:5010.47:37-1.18:00-1.06:425:13Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:1610.52:449.88:31-0.98:51-0.46:405:14Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:0810.33:429.19:29-0.59:460.26:395:16Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:0510.04:468.410:32-0.110:460.86:385:17Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:079.65:548.011:380.311:501.26:365:18Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:139.37:077.812:480.56:355:20Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:229.28:167.812:581.41:580.56:335:21Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:279.39:158.12:041.43:000.46:325:22Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:239.410:038.43:031.13:500.26:305:23Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:109.610:448.63:530.94:330.16:295:25New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:529.611:228.84:370.65:110.16:275:26New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:319.611:568.95:180.55:460.16:265:27New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:089.45:560.46:190.26:245:28New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:309.012:459.26:340.46:520.46:235:30Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:049.11:228.97:110.57:260.66:215:31Waxing Crescent28Sat
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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