Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 27m at 7:30 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:46 am (10.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8444162
Common Questions About Tides

Boston Light, MA Tides - Mar 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:559.46:478.012:290.46:175:33Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:069.37:588.112:421.21:390.46:155:35Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:149.48:588.51:511.12:420.36:145:36Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:129.69:488.82:520.83:340.16:125:37Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:019.810:319.13:440.54:19-0.16:105:38New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:459.811:109.34:300.24:58-0.16:095:39New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:259.711:469.45:120.05:350.06:075:41New Moon7Sat
8Sun1:049.56:520.07:100.27:056:42New Moon8Sun
9Mon1:219.51:419.37:300.07:450.47:046:43Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:569.42:198.98:080.28:200.77:026:44Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:329.32:598.68:470.48:581.07:006:45Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:119.13:418.29:290.79:381.46:596:47Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:538.84:287.810:141.110:241.76:576:48First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:408.65:197.511:051.311:152.06:556:49First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:328.46:157.312:001.56:536:50First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:298.47:127.412:102.012:571.56:526:51First Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:278.68:097.71:071.91:551.26:506:52Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:258.99:038.22:061.62:500.86:486:54Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:209.49:538.93:021.03:400.36:466:55Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:1110.010:389.73:550.34:27-0.36:456:56Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:5910.411:2310.44:45-0.45:12-0.76:436:57Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:4810.75:33-1.15:57-1.06:416:58Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:0910.912:3710.76:22-1.56:43-1.16:406:59Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:5511.21:2710.67:12-1.77:31-0.96:387:00Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:4311.32:1810.28:03-1.68:20-0.66:367:01Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:3411.13:129.78:56-1.39:12-0.16:347:03Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:2810.74:119.19:54-0.710:100.56:337:04Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:2710.15:168.610:57-0.111:141.06:317:05Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:339.66:248.312:040.46:297:06Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:439.37:348.212:221.31:130.66:277:07Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:539.18:418.41:321.32:210.76:267:08Waning 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 10:38 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 7% 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 (7% 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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