42.3279’ N, 70.8913’ W

Boston Light, MA

47°
H -°
L 45°
N
9mph
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 3h 16m 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 - Mar 1914

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:389.02:008.57:490.68:021.06:195:32Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:158.92:418.18:300.98:401.36:185:33Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:558.73:267.79:151.19:241.66:165:34First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:408.54:177.410:051.310:131.96:145:36First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:318.45:137.211:001.411:082.06:135:37First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:278.56:137.311:591.46:115:38First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:278.77:147.512:071.912:591.16:105:39Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:289.18:128.11:081.61:580.66:085:40Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:269.79:048.82:071.02:520.06:065:42Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:2010.39:529.53:030.33:41-0.66:045:43Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:1010.810:3910.23:55-0.54:28-1.16:035:44Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:0011.011:2610.84:45-1.15:14-1.46:015:45Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:5011.05:36-1.56:01-1.45:595:46Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:1311.112:4110.86:27-1.76:48-1.25:585:47Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:0111.21:3310.37:18-1.67:37-0.75:565:49Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:5111.02:279.78:12-1.28:28-0.15:545:50Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:4410.53:269.09:09-0.69:250.65:535:51Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:439.94:318.410:120.010:271.25:515:52Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:479.45:408.011:200.511:341.55:495:53Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:569.06:517.812:310.85:475:54Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:078.97:598.012:441.71:400.95:465:55Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:129.08:558.21:511.52:400.85:445:57Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:079.19:398.62:491.23:270.65:425:58Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:529.310:178.83:370.94:070.65:405:59New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:319.310:519.14:180.64:410.55:396:00New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:089.311:249.24:560.45:140.65:376:01New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:449.211:569.35:320.35:460.75:356:02New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:199.06:080.36:190.85:336:03New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:299.312:568.86:440.36:531.05:326:05Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:039.31:338.57:200.57:281.35:306:06Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:409.12:138.27:590.78:071.55:286:07Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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