Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : 2:07 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 16m at 8:48 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8449130
Common Questions About Tides

Nantucket, MA Tides - Jan 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:093.55:303.110:570.011:14-0.17:064:21First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:053.76:333.011:59-0.17:064:22First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:033.87:382.812:090.01:04-0.17:064:22Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:013.98:432.71:060.12:08-0.17:064:23Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:583.99:432.72:050.23:09-0.27:064:24Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:533.910:412.73:010.24:03-0.27:064:25Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:473.911:352.73:540.24:54-0.27:064:26Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:383.84:450.25:41-0.27:064:27Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:242.712:253.75:340.36:25-0.27:064:28Full Moon9Thu
10Fri1:072.71:083.66:220.37:07-0.17:054:29Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:472.81:503.47:090.37:480.07:054:30Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:252.82:313.27:560.48:300.17:054:31Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:052.93:153.08:450.49:120.27:054:32Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:472.94:012.89:370.59:550.37:044:33Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:313.04:512.610:290.510:390.47:044:34Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:173.05:422.511:210.511:240.57:034:36Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:033.16:352.412:130.57:034:37Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:523.27:302.312:090.61:080.47:024:38Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:433.38:252.312:570.72:030.47:024:39Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:333.49:162.31:480.62:540.27:014:40Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:213.510:052.42:380.53:410.17:014:41Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:093.710:542.53:260.44:26-0.17:004:43New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:593.811:432.74:140.25:10-0.26:594:44New Moon23Thu
24Fri11:493.85:040.15:55-0.46:594:45New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:312.912:393.95:56-0.16:40-0.56:584:46New Moon25Sat
26Sun1:183.11:293.86:49-0.27:26-0.56:574:47Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:053.32:213.67:43-0.38:14-0.56:564:49Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:563.53:163.48:40-0.39:04-0.46:564:50Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:493.64:153.29:40-0.39:57-0.26:554:51First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:463.75:163.010:42-0.310:52-0.16:544:52First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:433.76:202.811:44-0.211:480.06:534:54First Quarter31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8449130)

Common Questions About Nantucket, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Nantucket, MA today?

Slack tide in Nantucket, MA is approximately 11:27 am — 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 Nantucket, MA?

Nantucket, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 Waxing Gibbous (73% 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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