41.2857’ N, 70.0873’ W

Nantucket, MA

50°
H -°
L 49°
SE
8mph
High tide
4:55 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : 10:16 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 14m at 4:55 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 5:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8449130
Common Questions About Tides

Nantucket, MA Tides - Oct 1818

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:223.412:353.75:590.36:320.05:405:27New Moon1Thu
2Fri1:093.31:173.96:410.37:21-0.25:415:25Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:573.22:034.07:260.38:12-0.25:425:24Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:493.12:544.18:140.49:07-0.25:435:22Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:453.03:514.19:080.410:06-0.15:445:20First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:452.94:524.010:060.511:060.05:455:19First Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:482.95:563.911:070.55:465:17First Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:522.97:023.912:080.112:110.55:485:15First Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:563.08:073.81:100.11:170.55:495:14Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:553.29:083.72:120.22:230.45:505:12Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:483.310:063.63:070.23:230.35:515:11Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:373.511:013.53:550.24:180.25:525:09Full Moon12Mon
13Tue11:223.611:523.34:390.35:080.15:535:07Full Moon13Tue
14Wed12:043.75:210.45:550.05:545:06Full Moon14Wed
15Thu12:393.212:423.76:020.56:400.05:555:04Full Moon15Thu
16Fri1:223.11:193.76:420.67:240.15:565:03Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:032.91:573.67:230.88:090.25:575:01Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun2:452.82:383.58:050.98:550.35:595:00Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:292.73:233.48:511.09:440.46:004:58Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:172.64:133.39:401.110:350.46:014:57Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:072.65:053.310:311.111:260.56:024:55Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:592.65:583.211:231.16:034:54Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:512.66:523.212:160.612:171.16:044:52Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat7:412.77:463.21:060.61:131.06:054:51Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:282.98:383.21:550.52:080.86:074:49Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:103.19:283.22:390.52:590.66:084:48Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:513.410:173.23:200.43:480.36:094:47Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:333.611:073.24:000.34:350.06:104:45New Moon28Wed
29Thu11:163.911:583.24:420.35:23-0.26:114:44New Moon29Thu
30Fri12:024.15:250.26:12-0.46:134:43New Moon30Fri
31Sat12:493.112:504.26:120.27:03-0.56:144:41Waxing Crescent31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8449130)

Common Questions About Nantucket, MA Tides

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

Nantucket, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% 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 Nantucket, 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 Nantucket, MA?

Tide predictions for Nantucket, 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 Nantucket, MA?

Tide data for Nantucket, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8449130. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8449130.

What is the moon phase in Nantucket, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Nantucket, MA is First Quarter (31% illuminated). This places Nantucket, 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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