Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide : 3:42 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 24m at 9:47 am (8.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8444162
Common Questions About Tides

Boston Light, MA Tides - Aug 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:069.23:358.99:200.69:401.25:378:02Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:518.84:188.810:021.010:281.45:388:01First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:388.35:038.710:451.411:191.55:398:00First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:297.95:508.711:321.75:407:58First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:227.66:398.612:111.612:202.05:417:57First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:177.57:308.71:051.61:112.15:427:56Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:147.48:238.82:001.52:042.15:437:55Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:097.69:169.12:551.32:582.05:447:53Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:007.910:059.53:460.93:491.75:457:52Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:478.310:5210.04:330.54:371.25:467:50Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:318.711:3910.45:180.05:240.75:477:49Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:169.26:02-0.46:110.35:487:48Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:2610.61:009.66:47-0.77:00-0.15:497:46Full Moon13Fri
14Sat1:1410.71:4610.07:31-0.87:49-0.45:507:45Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:0210.72:3210.38:17-0.88:40-0.55:527:43Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:5310.43:2010.49:04-0.69:34-0.45:537:42Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:479.94:1210.49:54-0.210:32-0.35:547:40Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:449.45:0810.310:480.211:33-0.15:557:39Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:468.96:0710.111:470.75:567:37Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:518.57:109.912:370.112:481.15:577:36Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:598.38:159.81:430.31:521.35:587:34Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:068.39:189.82:490.32:561.35:597:33Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:068.510:169.93:510.23:561.16:007:31Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:588.711:0710.04:440.04:490.96:017:29New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:438.911:5210.05:310.05:370.76:027:28New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:259.16:130.06:210.66:037:26New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:359.91:039.26:520.17:030.66:047:25New Moon27Fri
28Sat1:169.61:409.27:290.37:430.66:057:23Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:559.42:179.28:050.58:240.76:067:21Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:359.02:549.18:410.99:050.96:077:20Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:168.63:339.09:191.29:481.16:087:18Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 12:44 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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