Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 58m at 12:23 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:42 pm (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8444162
Common Questions About Tides

Boston Light, MA Tides - May 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:458.79:129.02:291.22:551.15:377:43Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:388.89:569.23:241.03:421.15:367:44Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:238.810:369.44:110.74:241.15:347:45Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:048.911:139.64:520.55:011.05:337:47Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:438.911:489.75:300.35:381.05:327:48Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:208.96:070.26:141.05:317:49Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:249.712:588.96:430.26:511.15:297:50Full Moon7Tue
8Wed1:019.71:358.87:200.27:291.25:287:51Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:399.72:148.77:580.28:081.25:277:52Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:189.62:548.68:380.38:501.35:267:53Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:009.53:388.69:210.49:351.35:257:54Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:469.44:258.710:080.510:271.35:247:55Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:389.45:178.910:590.511:231.15:237:56Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:349.36:119.211:530.45:227:57Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:329.47:079.612:210.812:480.35:217:58Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:339.58:0410.11:210.41:450.15:207:59Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:349.79:0010.72:22-0.12:43-0.15:198:00Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:3410.09:5511.23:21-0.73:39-0.45:188:01Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:3110.210:4811.54:18-1.24:33-0.65:178:02New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:2610.411:4111.75:12-1.65:26-0.75:168:03New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:2010.46:05-1.86:19-0.65:158:04New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:3311.71:1410.36:58-1.77:12-0.45:158:05Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:2611.42:0810.17:51-1.48:05-0.15:148:06Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:2011.03:019.88:43-1.08:590.35:138:07Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:1310.43:569.59:36-0.59:550.75:128:08Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:099.84:529.210:320.110:541.15:128:09First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:089.35:489.011:280.611:541.35:118:10First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:078.86:438.912:230.95:118:11First Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:058.57:368.912:541.41:161.25:108:11First Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:038.48:279.01:511.32:081.45:098:12Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:588.39:149.22:461.22:571.55:098:13Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 3:32 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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