42.3279’ N, 70.8913’ W

Boston Light, MA

50°
H 60°
L 44°
WNW
17mph
Low tide
2:13 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 49m at 2:13 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 8:33 pm (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8444162
Common Questions About Tides

Boston Light, MA Tides - Feb 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:5410.28:359.01:350.32:22-0.56:574:56Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:5310.79:319.52:35-0.13:19-1.16:564:57Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:4911.210:2510.13:32-0.74:12-1.66:554:59Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:4311.511:1810.54:27-1.15:04-1.96:545:00Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:3711.55:21-1.45:55-2.06:535:01Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:0910.812:3011.46:14-1.56:45-1.96:525:03Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:0010.81:2210.97:07-1.47:35-1.56:515:04Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:5110.72:1510.38:01-1.18:26-0.96:495:05Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:4310.33:119.68:56-0.69:19-0.36:485:07Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:389.94:108.99:56-0.110:150.46:475:08Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:359.55:128.410:580.411:140.96:465:09Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:359.16:168.012:010.76:445:10Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:368.97:207.812:141.21:060.86:435:12Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:378.98:207.91:151.42:070.86:425:13Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:329.09:108.12:121.32:590.76:405:14Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:199.29:528.33:021.13:420.56:395:16Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:009.310:308.63:460.94:200.36:385:17New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:399.511:068.84:250.74:550.26:365:18New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:159.511:408.95:030.55:290.16:355:19New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:529.55:400.46:020.16:335:21New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:159.112:289.46:170.36:370.16:325:22Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:499.21:059.36:540.27:120.26:305:23Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:259.31:449.17:330.37:490.36:295:24Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:029.32:258.88:150.38:300.56:275:26Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:449.33:128.69:010.49:170.66:265:27First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:329.34:058.49:540.510:100.86:245:28First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:279.45:048.310:520.511:080.86:235:29First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:269.56:078.311:540.36:215:31First Quarter28Tue
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Crescent (18% illuminated). This places Boston Light, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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