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 4h 52m 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 - Oct 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:519.35:400.45:560.56:416:24Full Moon1Thu
2Fri12:079.512:269.46:140.56:330.46:426:22Full Moon2Fri
3Sat12:449.31:009.56:480.77:100.46:436:21Full Moon3Sat
4Sun1:219.11:349.47:230.87:480.56:446:19Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:598.92:109.37:581.18:260.66:456:17Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue2:388.62:479.28:351.39:060.86:466:16Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:208.33:289.09:151.69:501.06:486:14Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:058.04:138.910:001.810:391.26:496:12Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:557.85:048.810:502.011:331.26:506:11Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:507.86:008.811:462.06:516:09Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:468.06:599.012:291.112:441.86:526:07Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:448.37:599.41:270.81:441.46:536:06Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:408.98:589.92:240.42:430.76:546:04Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:339.69:5410.43:18-0.13:390.06:566:02Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:2310.410:4710.84:09-0.64:33-0.76:576:01New Moon15Thu
16Fri11:1211.011:3911.04:59-1.05:25-1.36:585:59New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:0011.55:47-1.26:17-1.76:595:58New Moon17Sat
18Sun12:3110.912:5011.76:36-1.17:09-1.87:005:56Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:2410.71:4011.67:26-0.98:02-1.67:015:54Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:1810.32:3211.38:18-0.48:56-1.27:035:53Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:149.83:2710.79:120.29:54-0.77:045:51Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:149.24:2710.110:100.710:56-0.17:055:50First Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:188.85:319.611:141.27:065:48First Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:248.56:379.212:010.312:201.57:075:47First Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:298.57:429.01:060.61:261.57:095:46Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:308.68:449.02:080.82:291.47:105:44Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:228.89:379.03:040.83:251.17:115:43Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:069.110:239.13:510.84:120.87:125:41Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:459.311:049.14:310.84:540.67:135:40Full Moon29Thu
30Fri11:199.511:429.15:070.85:320.47:155:39Full Moon30Fri
31Sat11:539.65:410.86:080.37:165:37Full 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 11:37 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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