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 4h 32m 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 - Sep 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:138.64:339.510:170.910:530.76:087:18First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:068.55:269.611:091.011:500.66:097:16First Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:038.46:239.712:061.06:117:14First Quarter3Wed
4Thu7:038.67:249.912:490.41:060.86:127:12Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:058.98:2610.31:500.12:080.56:137:11Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:069.49:2710.72:51-0.33:100.06:147:09Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:0310.010:2411.13:48-0.74:09-0.66:157:07Full Moon7Sun
8Mon10:5710.611:1911.34:43-1.25:04-1.06:167:06Full Moon8Mon
9Tue11:4911.05:34-1.45:58-1.46:177:04Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:1311.312:4011.26:25-1.56:51-1.56:187:02Full Moon10Wed
11Thu1:0611.11:3111.27:15-1.37:44-1.46:197:00Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:5810.82:2111.08:05-0.98:37-1.06:206:59Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:5110.23:1210.68:55-0.39:30-0.56:216:57Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:459.64:0510.19:470.310:270.06:226:55Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:439.05:029.610:430.911:270.56:236:53Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:438.66:009.211:421.36:246:52Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:438.37:009.012:280.812:411.66:256:50Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:448.28:008.91:281.01:411.76:266:48Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:418.38:569.02:261.12:381.66:276:46Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:318.59:459.13:181.03:291.36:286:44Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:148.810:289.24:030.84:141.16:306:43Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:529.011:089.44:410.74:550.86:316:41New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:289.311:459.45:170.65:330.66:326:39New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:039.55:520.56:100.46:336:37New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:239.412:399.66:270.56:480.26:346:36New Moon25Thu
26Fri1:009.31:159.77:030.57:260.26:356:34Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:399.21:529.87:400.68:060.16:366:32Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:199.12:329.88:200.78:490.26:376:30Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:028.93:169.89:030.89:360.36:386:29Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:508.84:059.89:510.910:290.36:396:27First Quarter30Tue
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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