Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide : in 1m at 9:40 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:56 am (10.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8444162
Common Questions About Tides

Boston Light, MA Tides - Aug 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:138.17:329.01:011.21:131.55:368:03First Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:108.08:259.01:581.22:061.75:378:01Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:068.09:169.12:531.12:581.75:388:00Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:568.110:029.33:430.93:471.65:397:59Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:408.310:459.54:280.74:311.45:407:58Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:218.511:269.75:080.55:121.25:417:57Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:008.75:460.35:530.95:427:55Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:059.812:388.96:240.16:330.75:437:54Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:459.91:169.27:020.07:140.55:447:53Full Moon9Wed
10Thu1:2510.01:559.47:40-0.17:560.45:467:51Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:079.92:359.68:20-0.28:400.35:477:50Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:519.83:189.89:02-0.19:280.25:487:48Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:389.64:059.99:490.010:200.25:497:47Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:319.44:5710.010:390.211:170.15:507:46Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:289.25:5310.111:350.35:517:44Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:299.06:5210.212:170.112:330.45:527:43Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:328.97:5410.31:190.01:340.55:537:41Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:379.18:5710.52:23-0.22:370.35:547:40Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:409.49:5710.83:25-0.53:390.15:557:38Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:379.710:5311.04:23-0.84:36-0.25:567:37New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:3010.011:4611.05:16-1.05:30-0.45:577:35New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:2110.26:06-1.16:22-0.55:587:34New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:3810.91:0910.26:55-1.07:12-0.45:597:32Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:2710.61:5610.17:41-0.78:01-0.26:007:30Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:1510.22:4110.08:26-0.38:490.16:017:29Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:029.73:269.79:110.29:380.46:027:27Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:519.14:139.49:570.710:290.86:037:25First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:428.65:039.110:461.211:231.16:057:24First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:368.25:558.911:381.56:067:22First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:327.96:488.712:181.312:311.86:077:21First Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:287.87:428.71:141.41:251.96:087:19Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 12:48 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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