42.3279’ N, 70.8913’ W

Boston Light, MA

50°
H 50°
L 37°
NNW
22mph
High tide
4:37 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide : 11:06 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 36m at 4:37 pm (8.6 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 - Apr 1917

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:288.47:117.812:092.012:561.45:266:08Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:278.48:048.01:091.91:511.45:246:09Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:218.68:498.42:041.62:381.25:236:10Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:078.89:288.82:521.23:181.05:216:12Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:479.010:049.13:340.83:540.85:196:13Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:269.110:399.44:130.54:290.75:176:14Full Moon6Fri
7Sat11:039.211:149.74:500.25:040.65:166:15Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:419.211:509.85:280.05:400.65:146:16Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:209.16:06-0.26:170.65:126:17Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:2810.01:019.06:47-0.26:580.75:116:18Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:0910.01:458.87:31-0.27:420.85:096:19Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:5410.02:338.68:180.08:310.95:076:20Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:459.83:288.59:120.29:271.15:066:22Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:429.74:288.510:110.310:301.15:046:23Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:469.65:318.711:130.411:350.95:026:24Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:519.66:349.012:150.35:016:25Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:579.77:359.512:410.61:160.14:596:26Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:019.98:3210.11:450.12:15-0.14:586:27Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:0010.19:2410.62:45-0.53:08-0.44:566:28Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:5410.210:1310.93:40-0.93:58-0.54:556:29New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:4510.211:0011.14:31-1.24:46-0.44:536:31New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:3410.111:4610.95:20-1.35:32-0.24:526:32New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:239.86:08-1.16:190.14:506:33Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:3210.71:109.46:55-0.87:050.54:496:34Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:1810.31:579.07:42-0.37:521.04:476:35Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:059.82:468.68:300.28:411.44:466:36Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:559.33:398.29:220.79:351.84:446:37First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:498.84:338.010:161.110:312.04:436:38First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:468.55:288.011:111.411:292.04:416:40First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:438.36:218.112:041.54:406:41First Quarter30Mon
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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