42.3279’ N, 70.8913’ W

Boston Light, MA

49°
H 50°
L 38°
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 4h 49m 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 - Jul 1917

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:468.07:599.71:340.91:411.44:107:24Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:408.38:5010.12:270.52:331.24:107:24Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:328.69:4010.63:190.03:250.84:117:23Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:229.010:3110.94:09-0.54:160.44:117:23Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:139.411:2311.24:59-0.95:090.14:127:23Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:049.85:49-1.26:02-0.24:137:23Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:1611.212:5610.16:39-1.36:56-0.34:137:22Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:1011.11:4810.37:30-1.27:51-0.44:147:22Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:0510.72:4110.38:21-0.98:49-0.34:157:22Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:0210.23:3610.39:15-0.59:49-0.14:157:21Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:029.74:3310.210:11-0.110:520.14:167:21Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:049.25:3110.111:080.411:550.24:177:20Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:088.76:3010.012:070.84:187:20Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:138.57:309.912:590.31:061.14:187:19Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:168.48:279.82:020.32:051.34:197:18Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:128.49:189.82:590.22:591.34:207:18Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:018.510:059.83:490.23:481.34:217:17New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:458.610:489.84:330.24:331.24:227:16New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:258.611:299.85:140.25:151.14:237:16New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:048.75:520.25:561.14:237:15New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:089.612:418.86:280.36:361.14:247:14Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:479.51:188.97:040.47:161.14:257:13Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:269.21:558.97:400.67:561.24:267:12Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:068.92:338.98:170.88:391.24:277:12Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:488.63:148.98:561.09:251.34:287:11First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:348.33:579.09:391.210:141.34:297:10First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:238.04:449.010:251.411:061.34:307:09First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:157.95:349.211:151.54:317:08First Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:117.86:289.412:001.112:091.54:327:07Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:108.07:259.812:580.81:061.34:337:06Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:098.38:2310.21:560.42:051.04:347:05Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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