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 39m at 8:28 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:46 pm (9.7 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 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:279.28:4910.62:14-0.12:300.35:118:24Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:299.29:4510.83:15-0.43:270.35:118:23Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:279.310:3810.94:13-0.74:220.35:128:23Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:219.311:2910.95:06-0.85:140.45:128:23Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:139.35:57-0.96:050.45:138:23Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:1910.71:039.36:46-0.76:540.65:148:22Full Moon6Mon
7Tue1:0810.51:509.27:33-0.57:420.75:148:22Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:5510.22:369.08:19-0.28:300.95:158:22Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:419.83:218.99:030.19:171.25:168:21Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:289.44:068.89:480.510:071.45:168:21Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:179.04:538.710:340.810:581.55:178:20Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:078.65:408.611:211.211:511.65:188:20Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:598.26:288.712:081.45:198:19Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:528.07:168.712:441.612:561.65:208:19Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:467.88:058.81:371.51:451.85:208:18Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:417.88:549.12:301.32:351.85:218:17Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:328.09:419.33:211.03:241.75:228:17Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:208.210:269.74:080.74:101.55:238:16Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:068.411:1010.04:530.34:561.25:248:15New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:508.711:5510.35:37-0.15:410.95:258:14New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:359.06:21-0.46:280.65:268:13New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:4210.51:219.37:07-0.67:160.35:278:13Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:3010.72:079.67:52-0.88:060.15:288:12Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:1910.62:559.88:40-0.88:580.05:298:11Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:1110.43:4610.09:29-0.79:530.05:298:10Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:0610.14:3910.110:21-0.410:520.05:308:09First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:049.75:3510.211:16-0.111:530.15:318:08First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:069.36:3310.212:130.25:328:07First Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:098.97:3210.212:560.11:110.55:338:06Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:158.88:3310.22:000.02:120.75:348:05Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:198.79:3210.33:03-0.13:120.85:358:03Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 11:37 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 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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