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 2h 44m 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 - Aug 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:029.85:49-1.16:00-0.35:368:03New Moon1Thu
2Fri12:1611.312:5510.16:40-1.46:54-0.65:378:02New Moon2Fri
3Sat1:0911.41:4710.47:31-1.57:48-0.75:388:01Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:0411.22:3910.58:22-1.48:43-0.75:398:00Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:5910.93:3210.59:15-1.19:41-0.55:407:58Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue3:5610.34:2810.410:09-0.610:41-0.25:417:57First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:569.85:2610.211:05-0.111:440.05:427:56First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:599.26:2510.012:040.45:437:55First Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:038.87:249.812:480.21:030.85:447:53Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:088.58:249.71:520.42:031.15:457:52Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:118.49:229.72:550.43:021.35:467:51Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:078.510:139.73:520.33:561.25:477:49Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:558.610:599.74:410.34:441.25:487:48Full Moon13Tue
14Wed11:378.711:419.85:240.25:271.15:497:46Full Moon14Wed
15Thu12:168.86:030.26:081.05:507:45Full Moon15Thu
16Fri12:209.712:538.86:400.26:470.95:517:43Full Moon16Fri
17Sat12:599.71:298.97:160.37:260.95:527:42Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:379.52:049.07:510.48:050.95:537:40Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:159.32:419.08:260.58:441.05:557:39Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:549.13:189.09:030.79:251.05:567:37Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:368.83:589.09:420.910:101.15:577:36Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:208.54:419.010:251.210:581.25:587:34Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:098.35:299.011:121.311:511.15:597:33Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:028.16:209.212:031.46:007:31Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:588.17:159.412:460.912:581.46:017:30Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:578.38:149.81:440.71:561.16:027:28Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:578.69:1310.32:430.22:550.76:037:26Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:549.210:1010.83:41-0.33:530.26:047:25Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:489.711:0411.24:35-0.84:49-0.36:057:23New Moon29Thu
30Fri11:4010.311:5811.45:27-1.35:43-0.86:067:21New Moon30Fri
31Sat12:3210.76:18-1.56:37-1.16:077:20New Moon31Sat
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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