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 6h 12m 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 - Feb 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:549.62:119.98:00-0.28:25-0.66:564:57Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:409.73:029.68:51-0.19:14-0.46:554:59First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:319.73:589.29:47-0.110:09-0.16:545:00First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:279.84:598.910:470.011:070.16:535:01First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:279.86:038.711:510.06:525:03First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:299.97:108.712:080.312:56-0.16:505:04Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:3410.18:168.81:120.32:02-0.46:495:05Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:3610.39:179.22:150.13:02-0.76:485:07Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:3310.610:119.53:14-0.13:57-1.06:475:08Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:2610.711:019.74:08-0.34:48-1.26:455:09Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:1510.711:499.84:59-0.55:35-1.26:445:10Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:0310.65:48-0.56:20-1.06:435:12Full Moon12Sun
13Mon12:339.812:4810.26:34-0.47:03-0.76:415:13Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:179.61:339.87:20-0.17:45-0.36:405:14Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:599.42:189.38:050.28:280.26:395:16Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:439.23:048.88:520.59:130.76:375:17Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:298.93:548.39:430.910:011.16:365:18Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:188.64:487.910:361.210:521.56:345:19Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:108.55:447.611:311.411:451.76:335:21Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:048.46:427.512:281.46:325:22Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:598.57:407.612:401.71:251.36:305:23Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:538.78:327.91:341.62:181.06:295:24Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:439.19:188.22:261.33:050.66:275:26Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:289.510:008.73:120.93:470.16:255:27Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:109.910:409.13:560.54:28-0.36:245:28New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:5210.211:209.54:390.05:08-0.66:225:29New Moon26Sun
27Mon11:3510.45:22-0.45:49-0.96:215:31New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:029.912:1910.56:06-0.76:31-1.06:195:32Waxing Crescent28Tue
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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