Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 54m at 12:45 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 7:04 pm (10.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8444162
Common Questions About Tides

Boston Light, MA Tides - Jan 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:5210.07:268.912:320.21:14-0.27:124:22Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:5010.48:299.11:310.02:16-0.77:124:23Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:4710.99:279.42:29-0.13:14-1.17:124:24Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:4211.210:239.63:25-0.34:10-1.57:124:24New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:3611.311:189.74:20-0.55:03-1.77:124:25New Moon5Fri
6Sat11:2911.35:13-0.55:56-1.67:124:26New Moon6Sat
7Sun12:129.712:2211.16:07-0.46:47-1.47:124:27Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon1:049.61:1410.76:59-0.27:37-1.17:114:28Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:559.42:0610.17:520.18:27-0.67:114:30Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed2:469.22:599.58:460.59:190.07:114:31First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:398.93:558.99:430.810:110.57:114:32First Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:328.84:528.410:421.111:040.97:104:33First Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:258.65:508.011:411.211:561.37:104:34First Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:188.66:487.812:401.27:094:35First Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:118.77:467.712:491.51:371.17:094:36Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:028.88:397.81:411.62:300.97:084:38Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:489.09:267.92:301.53:160.67:084:39Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:319.210:088.13:151.43:580.47:074:40Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:119.510:488.23:561.24:360.17:074:41Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:509.611:268.44:361.05:14-0.17:064:42Full Moon20Sat
21Sun11:299.85:150.85:52-0.27:054:44Full Moon21Sun
22Mon12:048.612:089.95:550.66:29-0.47:054:45Full Moon22Mon
23Tue12:428.812:499.96:360.57:08-0.47:044:46Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:218.91:309.97:180.47:49-0.47:034:47Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu2:039.12:159.78:040.38:32-0.37:024:49Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:479.33:059.48:540.29:20-0.17:014:50Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:379.44:009.19:490.210:120.17:004:51Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:309.65:008.810:490.211:090.37:004:53Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:289.76:038.511:510.16:594:54Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:289.97:108.512:080.412:56-0.16:584:55Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed7:3110.18:168.71:110.42:01-0.46:574:56Waning Crescent31Wed
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 3:54 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Boston Light, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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