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 : 10:18 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 27m at 3:56 am (10.1 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 - May 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:3310.84:189.69:59-0.910:180.45:387:43First Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:3410.35:229.311:01-0.411:230.75:367:44First Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:409.86:279.112:050.05:357:45First Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:479.57:319.112:290.91:090.35:347:46First Quarter4Thu
5Fri7:549.38:339.21:361.02:110.55:327:47Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:579.29:279.42:400.83:090.65:317:48Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:539.210:149.63:370.63:590.65:307:49Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:419.310:569.84:270.34:420.65:297:50Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:239.211:339.85:100.15:220.75:287:51Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:039.25:500.15:590.85:267:53Full Moon10Wed
11Thu12:109.912:419.16:280.06:360.95:257:54Full Moon11Thu
12Fri12:469.81:199.07:050.17:141.15:247:55Full Moon12Fri
13Sat1:239.71:588.87:430.27:521.25:237:56Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:029.62:378.68:210.48:311.45:227:57Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:419.43:188.59:010.69:131.65:217:58Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue3:239.24:038.49:440.79:591.75:207:59Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:099.04:508.310:300.910:491.75:198:00Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:598.95:398.411:200.911:421.65:188:01Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:528.96:308.712:110.95:178:02Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:479.07:229.112:361.41:030.75:168:03Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun7:449.28:159.61:321.01:570.55:168:04Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:419.59:0710.22:290.42:500.25:158:05Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:379.89:5810.83:25-0.33:43-0.25:148:06Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:3110.210:4911.44:18-0.94:35-0.55:138:07New Moon24Wed
25Thu11:2410.411:4011.75:11-1.55:26-0.75:138:07New Moon25Thu
26Fri12:1810.56:03-1.86:18-0.85:128:08New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:3211.81:1210.56:57-1.97:11-0.65:118:09Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:2611.72:0710.47:50-1.88:06-0.45:118:10Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:2111.43:0410.18:45-1.49:020.05:108:11Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:1710.94:029.89:42-0.910:020.45:108:12Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed4:1710.35:039.610:41-0.411:050.75:098:13First Quarter31Wed
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 7:07 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 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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