Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide : 11:45 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 21m at 5:36 pm (9.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:06 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8444162
Common Questions About Tides

Boston Light, MA Tides - Aug 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:149.03:399.19:240.79:471.05:368:03Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:578.84:229.110:050.810:341.15:378:02First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:448.55:089.210:501.011:251.05:388:01First Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:358.45:589.411:401.05:397:59First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:298.36:519.612:190.912:331.05:407:58First Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:278.47:489.91:160.61:300.95:417:57Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:288.78:4710.42:150.22:290.65:427:56Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:279.19:4510.83:14-0.33:280.25:437:54Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:239.710:4111.24:10-0.84:25-0.35:447:53Full Moon9Sat
10Sun11:1710.211:3511.55:04-1.35:20-0.85:457:52Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:1110.65:56-1.66:15-1.15:467:50Full Moon11Mon
12Tue12:3011.61:0310.96:48-1.77:09-1.25:477:49Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:2411.41:5611.07:39-1.68:04-1.25:487:47Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu2:1811.12:4810.98:30-1.28:59-0.95:497:46Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:1310.53:4110.79:22-0.79:56-0.55:507:45Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:109.94:3710.310:16-0.110:56-0.15:527:43Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:099.35:349.911:130.411:580.35:537:42Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:118.86:349.612:120.95:547:40Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:148.47:349.41:000.61:121.35:557:39Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:178.38:339.32:030.72:111.45:567:37Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:158.39:279.33:020.73:081.45:577:36Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:058.410:159.43:540.73:581.35:587:34Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:488.610:579.54:370.64:421.15:597:32New Moon23Sat
24Sun11:268.811:369.65:160.55:220.96:007:31New Moon24Sun
25Mon12:039.05:520.46:010.86:017:29New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:149.612:389.26:270.36:390.76:027:28New Moon26Tue
27Wed12:519.51:139.37:010.47:160.66:037:26Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:289.41:499.37:360.47:540.66:047:24Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri2:069.22:259.48:120.58:340.66:057:23Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:459.03:039.48:500.79:160.66:067:21Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun3:278.83:459.49:310.810:020.76:077:19First Quarter31Sun
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 8:40 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 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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