42.3279’ N, 70.8913’ W

Boston Light, MA

44°
H -°
L 39°
NNW
18mph
Low tide
11:06 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 47m at 11:06 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:24 am (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 5:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:58 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8444162
Common Questions About Tides

Boston Light, MA Tides - Jun 1916

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:408.611:399.85:260.15:271.44:097:13New Moon1Thu
2Fri12:198.56:060.26:071.44:087:14New Moon2Fri
3Sat12:199.712:598.56:440.36:481.54:087:14Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:599.51:388.47:230.57:291.64:077:15Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:409.32:198.48:030.78:121.74:077:16Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:239.13:028.48:450.98:581.84:077:16Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:088.83:478.49:281.09:471.84:067:17First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:568.64:328.610:131.110:381.64:067:18First Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:478.55:198.811:001.211:301.44:067:18First Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:398.46:069.211:481.24:067:19First Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:348.46:569.612:241.112:381.14:067:19Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:308.67:4810.11:190.61:311.04:067:20Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:278.88:4010.62:140.12:240.74:057:20Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed9:229.19:3211.03:09-0.53:170.44:057:21Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:159.410:2511.34:02-0.94:110.24:057:21Full Moon15Thu
16Fri11:109.611:2011.54:55-1.25:050.04:057:22Full Moon16Fri
17Sat12:059.85:48-1.46:00-0.14:057:22Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:1511.41:009.96:42-1.46:56-0.14:067:22Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:1211.21:559.97:36-1.27:540.04:067:23Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:0910.82:519.98:31-0.88:530.24:067:23Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:0810.23:499.89:27-0.49:560.44:067:23Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:099.74:479.810:240.111:000.54:067:23Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:129.15:439.711:200.54:077:24Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:148.76:409.712:030.612:161.04:077:24Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:178.47:349.61:050.61:121.34:077:24Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:178.38:269.62:040.52:061.54:087:24Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:108.39:139.62:570.52:561.64:087:24Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:568.39:579.63:450.43:411.64:087:24New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:388.310:389.74:270.44:241.54:097:24New Moon29Thu
30Fri11:188.411:179.65:070.35:041.54:097:24New Moon30Fri
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 41% 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 (41% 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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