Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide : 10:42 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 56m at 4:39 pm (9.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:06 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8444162
Common Questions About Tides

Boston Light, MA Tides - Jun 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:139.78:4210.62:020.02:23-0.15:088:14Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:149.99:3811.13:02-0.53:20-0.35:088:14Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:1310.110:3211.44:00-1.04:15-0.55:088:15New Moon3Fri
4Sat11:0810.311:2411.64:55-1.45:09-0.65:078:16New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:0310.35:49-1.66:02-0.55:078:16New Moon5Sun
6Mon12:1711.612:5710.36:41-1.66:55-0.45:078:17New Moon6Mon
7Tue1:0911.41:5010.17:34-1.47:47-0.15:068:18Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:0211.02:439.98:25-1.18:400.35:068:18Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:5410.53:369.69:17-0.69:340.75:068:19Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:489.94:309.310:10-0.110:311.05:068:19First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:439.45:249.111:040.411:291.35:068:20First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:408.96:188.911:580.85:068:20First Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:378.67:108.912:271.412:501.15:068:21First Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:348.48:019.01:241.41:421.35:068:21Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:308.38:509.12:191.32:321.45:068:22Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:228.39:369.33:111.13:191.45:068:22Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:098.410:189.53:580.84:031.45:068:22Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:528.510:589.64:400.64:441.35:068:23Full Moon18Sat
19Sun11:338.611:379.85:200.45:241.25:068:23Full Moon19Sun
20Mon12:138.75:590.26:041.15:068:23Full Moon20Mon
21Tue12:169.912:538.86:380.06:451.05:078:23Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:5610.01:338.97:18-0.17:270.95:078:24Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:3810.02:159.17:59-0.28:110.85:078:24Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:2110.02:589.28:41-0.28:570.75:078:24Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:0810.03:459.49:27-0.29:480.65:088:24Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:589.94:359.610:16-0.210:430.55:088:24Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:539.75:299.811:09-0.111:410.45:098:24Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:519.56:2410.112:040.05:098:24Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:529.47:2110.312:420.21:010.05:098:24Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:549.48:2010.61:43-0.12:000.15:108:24Waning Crescent30Thu
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 7:40 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Boston Light, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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