42.3279’ N, 70.8913’ W

Boston Light, MA

65°
H -°
L 64°
SW
12mph
High tide
3:51 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide : 9:48 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 24m at 3:51 am (8.9 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 - Feb 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:319.811:078.54:160.94:54-0.26:574:57New Moon1Fri
2Sat11:1210.111:478.84:580.65:34-0.56:564:58New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:5410.35:400.26:14-0.76:554:59New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:279.112:3710.36:240.06:55-0.86:545:00Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:099.41:2210.37:09-0.27:38-0.86:535:02Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:529.62:1010.07:58-0.38:24-0.66:515:03Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:399.83:019.68:50-0.29:13-0.36:505:04First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:309.83:589.29:47-0.110:070.06:495:06First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:269.85:008.710:480.011:050.46:485:07First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:259.86:058.411:520.16:475:08First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:289.87:148.312:070.612:590.06:455:10Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:349.98:218.41:110.72:06-0.26:445:11Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:3710.19:228.72:150.63:07-0.46:435:12Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:3410.310:159.03:150.44:01-0.76:415:13Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:2710.411:049.24:090.14:51-0.86:405:15Full Moon15Fri
16Sat11:1510.411:499.34:580.05:37-0.86:395:16Full Moon16Sat
17Sun12:0110.35:46-0.16:19-0.66:375:17Full Moon17Sun
18Mon12:329.412:4510.06:300.07:00-0.46:365:19Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:129.31:279.67:140.17:390.06:345:20Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:529.22:099.17:570.48:190.46:335:21Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:339.02:548.68:420.79:010.96:315:22Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:168.83:428.19:311.09:471.36:305:24Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:038.54:357.710:221.310:361.76:285:25Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:538.45:307.411:171.511:291.96:275:26Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:478.36:287.312:141.56:255:27Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:428.47:277.312:242.01:121.46:245:29Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:388.68:227.61:191.92:071.16:225:30Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:319.09:108.02:131.62:560.76:215:31Waning Crescent28Thu
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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