Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : 10:43 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 57m at 5:12 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8449130
Common Questions About Tides

Nantucket, MA Tides - Jun 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:182.95:34-0.15:330.35:098:06New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:213.71:072.96:21-0.16:170.45:098:07New Moon2Wed
3Thu1:043.61:502.87:05-0.17:010.55:088:07New Moon3Thu
4Fri1:443.62:292.87:47-0.17:440.65:088:08New Moon4Fri
5Sat2:233.53:082.78:290.08:270.65:088:09Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:023.53:482.79:120.09:120.75:078:09Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:443.44:312.79:560.19:590.75:078:10Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:283.35:162.810:410.210:480.85:078:11Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:163.26:022.811:260.211:390.85:068:11First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:043.16:472.912:100.35:068:12First Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:553.07:333.012:290.712:540.45:068:12First Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:472.98:203.11:210.71:390.45:068:13First Quarter12Sat
13Sun8:412.89:073.32:150.52:270.45:068:13Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:352.89:533.53:090.43:150.45:068:14Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:282.810:403.74:010.14:030.35:068:14Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:212.911:293.94:52-0.14:510.25:068:15Full Moon16Wed
17Thu12:162.95:42-0.35:400.15:068:15Full Moon17Thu
18Fri12:214.11:113.06:33-0.56:320.15:068:15Full Moon18Fri
19Sat1:154.22:053.17:24-0.67:250.05:068:16Full Moon19Sat
20Sun2:094.32:583.28:16-0.68:200.05:068:16Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:044.23:533.39:09-0.69:170.05:068:16Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:014.14:513.410:04-0.510:180.15:078:16Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:013.95:493.511:00-0.411:210.15:078:17Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:023.76:463.611:55-0.25:078:17Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:033.57:433.612:240.212:50-0.15:088:17Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:063.38:403.71:270.21:450.15:088:17Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:103.19:343.72:320.22:410.35:088:17Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:103.010:243.73:340.23:340.45:098:17Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:062.911:113.74:290.14:230.55:098:17Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:582.811:563.75:170.15:090.65:098:17New Moon30Wed
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 7:57 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 36% 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 (36% 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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