42.3279’ N, 70.8913’ W

Boston Light, MA

67°
H 73°
L 54°
NW
7mph
Low tide
11:00 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston Light, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston Light, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 42m at 11:00 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:16 pm (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8444162
Common Questions About Tides

Boston Light, MA Tides - Sep 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:388.47:549.81:210.31:321.26:097:17Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:468.49:009.82:290.32:381.26:107:15Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:488.610:009.93:320.23:401.06:117:13Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:418.910:5210.04:270.04:350.86:127:12New Moon4Sun
5Mon11:289.111:3910.05:150.05:240.66:137:10New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:109.35:580.06:090.56:147:08New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:239.912:499.46:380.16:510.46:157:06New Moon7Wed
8Thu1:049.71:269.47:150.37:320.46:167:05Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:449.42:039.47:510.58:120.66:177:03Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:249.12:409.38:280.98:530.86:197:01Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:058.73:199.19:061.29:361.06:206:59Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:498.24:028.99:481.610:231.36:216:58First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:377.94:498.710:342.011:141.56:226:56First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:297.65:408.511:242.26:236:54First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:247.46:358.512:081.612:182.36:246:52First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:217.47:318.71:041.61:142.26:256:51Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:187.78:289.02:011.42:112.06:266:49Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:128.19:229.52:551.03:061.56:276:47Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:008.710:1210.03:450.53:570.86:286:45Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:449.311:0010.44:310.04:460.26:296:44Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:2810.011:4710.75:16-0.55:34-0.56:306:42Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:1310.56:00-0.86:22-0.96:316:40Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:3610.812:5810.96:45-0.97:12-1.26:326:38Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:2510.71:4511.17:32-0.88:03-1.36:336:37Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:1710.32:3511.18:20-0.58:56-1.16:346:35Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:109.93:2710.89:110.09:53-0.76:356:33Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:099.34:2510.410:070.510:55-0.26:376:31Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:128.85:289.911:091.06:386:29Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:208.56:359.612:010.212:151.46:396:28Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:298.47:449.41:090.41:231.56:406:26Waning Crescent30Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8444162)

Common Questions About Boston Light, MA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Boston Light, MA?

Boston Light, MA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Boston Light, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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