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 : 11:14 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 16m at 4:56 am (9.5 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 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:3310.16:19-1.26:35-0.65:368:03Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:4811.21:2310.47:07-1.47:27-0.85:378:02Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:4011.22:1310.77:57-1.48:20-0.95:388:01Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:3311.03:0510.78:47-1.29:15-0.85:398:00Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:2810.63:5910.69:40-0.910:13-0.55:407:58Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:2610.04:5610.510:35-0.411:14-0.35:417:57Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:289.55:5510.311:340.15:427:56Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:319.16:5610.112:180.012:340.55:437:55Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:378.87:599.91:220.11:350.85:447:53Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:428.79:009.92:270.22:370.95:457:52Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:428.89:569.93:270.13:350.95:467:51Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:348.910:459.94:210.14:270.85:477:49New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:209.011:299.95:070.05:140.75:487:48New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:019.15:490.05:570.65:497:46New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:119.912:409.26:280.06:380.65:507:45New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:509.81:179.27:050.17:170.65:517:43Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:299.61:549.27:410.37:570.75:527:42Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:089.42:319.28:180.58:370.85:537:40Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:489.13:109.28:560.79:180.95:547:39Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:298.83:519.19:350.910:021.15:567:37Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:148.54:359.010:181.210:501.25:577:36First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:028.25:228.911:051.411:411.25:587:34First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:538.06:129.011:551.55:597:33First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:478.07:069.212:351.212:481.56:007:31First Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:448.28:019.51:300.91:441.36:017:30Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:418.58:589.92:260.62:410.96:027:28Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:369.09:5210.53:220.03:370.36:037:26Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:279.710:4510.94:14-0.54:30-0.36:047:25Full Moon28Fri
29Sat11:1810.211:3711.35:04-1.05:23-0.86:057:23Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:0810.75:54-1.46:15-1.26:067:21Full Moon30Sun
31Mon12:2911.412:5811.16:43-1.57:08-1.46:077:20Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 8:05 am — 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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