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 - Jan 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:0210.58:459.01:420.22:31-0.77:124:21Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:0110.89:439.32:420.03:29-1.17:124:22New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:5711.110:389.53:39-0.24:24-1.37:124:23New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:5011.111:319.64:34-0.45:16-1.47:124:24New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:4211.05:26-0.46:05-1.37:124:25New Moon5Sat
6Sun12:219.712:3210.76:18-0.36:53-1.17:124:26Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:099.61:2110.37:08-0.17:39-0.77:124:27Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:569.52:109.77:580.28:25-0.27:124:28Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:449.22:599.18:490.59:130.37:114:29First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:329.03:518.59:420.910:020.87:114:30First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:228.84:468.110:381.110:521.27:114:31First Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:138.65:427.711:341.311:441.57:104:32First Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:068.66:407.512:311.37:104:34Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:598.67:387.512:371.71:291.27:104:35Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:528.88:327.61:301.72:221.07:094:36Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:419.09:197.92:211.63:090.77:094:37Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:259.310:018.13:071.33:510.47:084:38Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:069.610:408.43:501.04:300.07:084:39Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:469.911:198.74:310.75:08-0.27:074:41Full Moon19Sat
20Sun11:2610.011:589.05:120.45:46-0.57:064:42Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:0710.15:540.16:25-0.67:064:43Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:389.312:5010.16:37-0.17:06-0.77:054:44Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:199.61:3410.07:22-0.27:48-0.67:044:46Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:029.82:229.78:11-0.28:34-0.57:034:47Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:509.93:149.39:03-0.29:24-0.27:034:48Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:429.94:128.910:01-0.110:200.17:024:49Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:399.95:158.511:040.011:200.47:014:51Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:409.96:228.312:080.17:004:52Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:459.97:308.412:230.61:15-0.16:594:53Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:5010.18:368.61:280.52:21-0.36:584:55Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:5210.39:349.02:310.33:20-0.66:574:56Waning Crescent31Thu
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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