Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide : 7:33 am (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 8m at 1:04 am (11.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8444162
Common Questions About Tides

Boston Light, MA Tides - Dec 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:5910.18:299.51:420.12:18-0.36:534:12Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:5010.89:239.82:34-0.23:11-1.06:544:11Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:3911.310:1610.03:25-0.44:04-1.56:554:11New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:3011.711:1010.04:16-0.64:56-1.86:564:11New Moon4Sat
5Sun11:2111.75:07-0.65:49-1.96:574:11New Moon5Sun
6Mon12:049.912:1511.66:00-0.56:43-1.76:584:11Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:599.81:0911.26:54-0.27:37-1.46:594:11Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:559.52:0610.77:510.18:34-0.97:004:11Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:549.23:0610.18:500.59:33-0.47:014:11First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:559.04:099.59:540.910:340.17:014:11First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:578.95:139.011:001.111:330.57:024:11First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:578.86:178.612:051.17:034:11First Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:558.97:198.412:310.81:081.07:044:11Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:489.18:178.31:261.02:070.87:054:11Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:359.29:078.32:161.12:580.67:054:11Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:179.49:528.33:011.23:420.47:064:12Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:569.510:328.33:421.34:220.27:074:12Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:339.511:118.34:201.35:000.27:074:12Full Moon18Sat
19Sun11:119.511:498.24:581.35:370.27:084:13Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:489.55:361.36:140.27:084:13Full Moon20Mon
21Tue12:278.212:279.46:141.36:510.27:094:14Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:068.21:069.36:541.47:300.37:094:14Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:458.21:469.27:341.48:090.47:104:15Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:258.22:299.18:181.48:520.47:104:15Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:098.33:178.99:061.49:380.57:114:16Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:568.54:098.89:591.210:280.57:114:17Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:468.85:058.710:551.011:190.47:114:17Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:389.26:038.711:530.67:114:18Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:329.77:048.812:130.412:530.17:124:19Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:2810.28:059.01:090.21:53-0.47:124:20Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri8:2410.79:039.02:060.02:51-1.07:124:21Waning Crescent31Fri
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 4:18 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 9% 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 (9% 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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