Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide : 3:38 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 42m at 9:52 am (8.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8444162
Common Questions About Tides

Boston Light, MA Tides - Aug 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:378.25:008.810:421.411:161.55:368:03First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:267.95:468.811:271.75:378:02First Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:187.66:348.812:071.512:161.95:388:01First Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:137.57:279.01:011.41:081.95:397:59Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:117.68:239.31:581.22:041.85:407:58Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:097.89:199.72:550.83:011.55:417:57Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:048.310:1310.23:500.33:561.15:427:56Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:558.811:0610.74:42-0.24:500.55:437:54Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:459.311:5811.05:32-0.75:420.05:447:53Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:359.86:21-1.06:35-0.45:457:52Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:5011.21:2510.37:10-1.27:28-0.75:467:50Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:4211.12:1410.67:58-1.28:22-0.85:477:49Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:3510.73:0510.78:47-0.99:17-0.75:487:48Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:3010.23:5710.69:38-0.510:15-0.45:497:46Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:289.64:5210.310:320.111:16-0.15:507:45Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:309.05:5110.011:300.75:517:43Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:348.56:529.712:200.212:301.25:537:42Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:418.27:559.51:250.51:321.55:547:40Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:488.18:599.42:320.62:361.65:557:39Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:488.29:569.53:340.53:351.65:567:37Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:398.310:459.64:260.54:271.45:577:36Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:228.511:289.65:110.45:121.25:587:34New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:008.75:500.45:531.05:597:32New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:079.612:368.86:260.46:330.96:007:31New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:459.51:119.07:000.57:110.86:017:29New Moon25Fri
26Sat1:229.31:459.17:340.67:480.86:027:28Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:599.12:209.18:070.78:270.96:037:26Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:378.82:559.18:421.09:061.06:047:24Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:178.53:339.09:191.39:491.16:057:23Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:008.14:158.910:001.610:361.36:067:21First Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:487.85:028.910:461.811:281.46:077:19First Quarter31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8444162)

Common Questions About Boston Light, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Boston Light, MA today?

Slack tide in Boston Light, MA is approximately 12:45 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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 90% 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 Waxing Gibbous (90% 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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