42.3279’ N, 70.8913’ W

Boston Light, MA

39°
H 52°
L 43°
NNW
7mph
High tide
5:24 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide : 11:17 am (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 55m at 5:24 am (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 5:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8444162
Common Questions About Tides

Boston Light, MA Tides - Oct 1915

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:337.54:428.410:262.311:131.65:395:27Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:297.55:398.411:222.35:405:25Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:247.66:358.612:081.612:182.25:415:23Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:177.97:308.81:011.41:131.85:425:22Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:068.48:209.21:511.12:051.35:445:20Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:499.09:069.52:360.72:530.75:455:18Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:309.69:519.93:180.33:380.15:465:17New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:1110.210:3610.13:590.04:23-0.55:475:15New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:5310.711:2210.14:41-0.35:09-0.95:485:13New Moon9Sat
10Sun11:3611.05:25-0.35:57-1.25:495:11Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:1010.012:2311.26:10-0.36:46-1.25:505:10Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:009.81:1211.06:590.07:38-1.05:515:08Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:539.42:0610.77:510.38:34-0.65:535:07Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:519.03:0510.38:480.79:36-0.15:545:05First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:558.74:109.99:521.110:420.25:555:03First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:038.55:199.611:001.311:490.45:565:02First Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:108.66:289.412:091.25:575:00Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:158.87:359.412:540.51:171.05:584:58Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:149.28:359.41:540.52:190.76:004:57Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:049.69:269.52:460.43:130.36:014:55Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:479.810:129.43:320.44:000.16:024:54Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:269.910:549.34:130.54:43-0.16:034:52Full Moon22Fri
23Sat11:0410.011:359.14:510.75:23-0.16:044:51Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:419.95:290.96:020.06:064:49Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:148.812:189.76:071.16:410.26:074:48Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:548.612:579.56:451.47:210.56:084:46Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:358.31:389.27:261.68:030.86:094:45Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:188.02:228.98:091.98:491.16:104:44Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:057.83:108.78:562.19:381.36:124:42Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:567.74:038.59:482.210:301.46:134:41Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun4:487.74:578.510:432.211:221.46:144:40Third Quarter31Sun
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (50% illuminated). This places Boston Light, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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