Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 37m at 8:41 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:58 am (10.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8444162
Common Questions About Tides

Boston Light, MA Tides - Jul 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:478.910:5610.54:35-0.14:420.75:108:24New Moon1Mon
2Tue11:359.211:4410.85:22-0.65:300.45:118:24New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:259.46:11-0.96:200.25:118:23New Moon3Wed
4Thu12:3411.11:169.77:00-1.17:110.05:128:23Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri1:2611.12:079.87:51-1.28:04-0.15:128:23Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:1911.03:009.98:43-1.19:000.05:138:23Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun3:1410.73:5510.09:36-0.99:580.15:148:22Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:1210.34:5210.010:32-0.611:000.25:148:22First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:149.95:5010.011:29-0.25:158:22First Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:179.56:4910.012:030.212:270.15:168:21First Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:219.17:4810.01:070.21:260.55:178:21Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:258.98:4510.12:110.22:240.75:178:20Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:278.89:4010.13:120.13:210.95:188:20Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:228.810:3010.14:08-0.14:130.95:198:19Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:128.811:1610.14:58-0.15:011.05:208:18Full Moon15Mon
16Tue11:578.811:5910.05:43-0.15:461.05:218:18Full Moon16Tue
17Wed12:398.86:25-0.16:291.05:218:17Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:419.91:208.87:050.07:111.15:228:16Full Moon18Thu
19Fri1:229.81:598.87:440.27:521.15:238:16Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:039.62:378.78:220.38:331.25:248:15Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun2:449.43:178.79:010.59:161.35:258:14Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon3:269.13:588.79:400.710:011.45:268:13Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:108.84:418.710:220.910:481.55:278:12Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:578.55:268.811:071.111:381.55:288:11Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:478.36:128.911:531.35:298:10Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:398.17:019.112:301.312:421.45:308:10Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:338.17:529.31:231.11:331.35:318:09Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:298.28:459.72:180.82:271.25:328:08Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:258.59:3810.23:130.33:210.95:338:06Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:198.910:3110.74:06-0.24:150.55:348:05New Moon30Tue
31Wed11:119.411:2311.14:58-0.75:070.15:358:04New Moon31Wed
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 11:49 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 17% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (17% illuminated). This places Boston Light, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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