Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 09m at 10:18 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:588.71:039.86:520.77:23-0.37:124:22Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:388.81:459.77:340.68:04-0.37:124:22Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:208.92:319.68:210.68:50-0.27:124:23Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:079.13:229.49:120.69:39-0.17:124:24First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:589.24:189.210:080.510:330.07:124:25First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:529.55:189.011:080.311:290.07:124:26First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:499.86:209.012:090.17:124:27Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:4810.17:249.012:280.01:12-0.37:124:28Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:4910.58:279.21:28-0.12:15-0.77:114:29Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:4710.89:269.52:28-0.23:14-1.17:114:30Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:4311.110:229.73:25-0.44:09-1.57:114:31Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:3611.211:159.84:19-0.65:01-1.67:104:33Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:2811.25:12-0.65:52-1.67:104:34Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:079.912:1911.06:04-0.66:41-1.47:104:35Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:579.81:0910.66:55-0.37:29-1.07:094:36Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:459.61:5910.07:450.08:17-0.67:094:37Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:349.32:499.48:360.49:050.07:084:38Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:239.13:418.99:290.79:560.57:084:40Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:148.84:368.310:251.010:470.97:074:41Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:078.75:327.911:221.211:391.27:064:42Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:598.66:307.712:201.37:064:43Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:528.67:287.712:321.51:171.27:054:45Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:458.78:237.81:251.52:111.07:044:46Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:349.09:118.02:161.42:590.77:034:47Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:189.39:548.23:021.23:420.47:034:48Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:599.510:348.43:451.04:210.17:024:50New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:399.811:138.74:250.75:00-0.27:014:51New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:1910.011:518.95:060.55:38-0.47:004:52New Moon28Sat
29Sun11:5910.15:470.26:17-0.66:594:54New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:319.212:4110.26:290.06:57-0.76:584:55Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:119.41:2410.17:13-0.17:40-0.76:574:56Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 1:28 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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