42.3279’ N, 70.8913’ W

Boston Light, MA

72°
H 72°
L 54°
NNW
8mph
High tide
5:16 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide : 11:47 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 24m at 5:16 pm (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8444162
Common Questions About Tides

Boston Light, MA Tides - Jul 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:329.96:17-1.56:28-0.35:108:24New Moon1Sun
2Mon12:4411.51:2710.17:10-1.57:24-0.45:118:24Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:4011.32:2010.28:03-1.38:20-0.25:118:23Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:3510.83:1410.18:55-1.09:160.05:128:23Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:3110.34:0710.09:47-0.510:140.35:128:23First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:289.75:029.810:410.111:150.65:138:23First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:279.15:569.611:350.65:148:22First Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:268.56:509.412:150.812:291.15:148:22First Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:278.27:449.31:150.91:241.55:158:21Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:278.08:389.22:141.02:181.75:168:21Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:237.99:299.33:110.93:111.85:178:21Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:138.010:159.44:010.83:591.75:178:20Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:578.110:579.54:450.74:431.65:188:19Full Moon13Fri
14Sat11:378.311:379.65:250.55:241.55:198:19Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:158.46:030.46:041.35:208:18Full Moon15Sun
16Mon12:169.712:538.66:390.36:431.25:218:18Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:559.71:298.77:140.37:221.15:218:17Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:339.62:058.97:500.28:021.05:228:16Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:129.52:429.18:260.38:430.95:238:15Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:539.43:219.39:050.39:270.85:248:15Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:369.24:039.59:460.410:160.75:258:14Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:249.04:509.710:320.511:090.65:268:13Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:178.75:419.811:230.75:278:12Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:158.66:3710.012:060.512:180.75:288:11Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:168.57:3710.21:060.31:170.85:298:10Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:208.68:3910.52:090.02:190.65:308:09Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:248.99:4110.83:11-0.33:210.45:318:08Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:249.310:3911.14:11-0.74:210.05:328:07New Moon28Sat
29Sun11:219.711:3611.35:07-1.15:18-0.35:338:06New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:1510.06:00-1.36:14-0.55:348:05New Moon30Mon
31Tue12:3011.21:0710.36:51-1.37:08-0.55:358:04Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 48% 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 (48% 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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