42.3279’ N, 70.8913’ W

Boston Light, MA

65°
H 77°
L 56°
SW
11mph
Low tide
9:48 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 58m at 9:48 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 4:04 pm (10.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (60% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8444162
Common Questions About Tides

Boston Light, MA Tides - Dec 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:559.29:228.52:391.13:120.76:524:12Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:339.410:038.53:191.13:520.56:544:12New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:109.510:428.53:571.14:300.36:554:11New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:459.611:208.54:341.15:080.26:564:11New Moon4Tue
5Wed11:229.711:598.45:111.15:450.16:574:11New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:599.65:481.26:220.16:584:11New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:378.412:389.66:271.27:010.16:584:11Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:178.31:189.57:071.37:420.26:594:11Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:588.32:029.47:511.38:260.27:004:11Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:438.32:509.38:391.39:140.37:014:11First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:338.43:439.29:321.310:070.37:024:11First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:268.74:419.210:311.111:010.27:034:11First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:219.15:419.111:310.711:570.17:044:11First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:179.56:439.212:320.37:044:11Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:1410.17:459.412:540.01:34-0.37:054:11Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:1010.68:459.61:51-0.22:33-0.97:064:12Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:0411.19:419.82:46-0.43:29-1.47:074:12Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:5611.410:369.93:40-0.64:23-1.77:074:12Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:4811.511:299.94:33-0.65:15-1.87:084:13Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:4011.45:25-0.56:07-1.77:084:13Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:229.812:3211.16:17-0.36:59-1.47:094:14Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:159.61:2410.67:090.07:49-1.07:094:14Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:079.32:1610.18:020.48:41-0.47:104:15Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:009.03:119.58:570.89:340.17:104:15Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:548.74:078.99:551.210:290.57:114:16Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:498.65:058.410:541.411:220.97:114:16Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:438.56:038.111:541.47:114:17Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:358.67:027.912:141.212:521.47:124:18Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:268.77:587.91:061.41:471.27:124:19Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:148.98:487.91:551.42:380.97:124:19Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:589.19:358.02:411.43:220.67:124:20Waning Crescent31Mon
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 60% 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 Third Quarter (60% 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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