Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : in 28m at 9:55 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 4:36 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8449130
Common Questions About Tides

Nantucket, MA Tides - Oct 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:583.75:21-0.25:44-0.36:376:22Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:244.012:524.06:11-0.26:39-0.46:386:21Full Moon2Mon
3Tue1:213.91:434.17:01-0.27:34-0.56:396:19Full Moon3Tue
4Wed2:173.82:344.27:52-0.18:29-0.56:406:17Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:123.63:264.28:420.09:25-0.46:416:16Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:083.44:204.19:350.210:23-0.26:426:14Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:073.35:173.910:310.411:22-0.16:436:12Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:063.16:153.811:290.66:446:11Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:063.07:143.612:200.112:270.76:456:09Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:053.08:133.51:190.31:270.86:466:07Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed9:023.09:103.42:170.42:280.86:476:06Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:523.010:023.33:130.53:260.76:486:04Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:363.110:493.34:010.54:170.76:506:03Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:153.211:333.24:420.55:020.66:516:01Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:533.25:200.55:440.56:526:00New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:163.112:293.35:560.66:230.46:535:58New Moon16Mon
17Tue12:573.11:063.46:320.67:020.36:545:56New Moon17Tue
18Wed1:373.01:413.57:070.67:410.36:555:55New Moon18Wed
19Thu2:173.02:173.57:440.78:200.26:565:53Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:572.92:543.58:210.79:020.26:575:52Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:392.93:353.69:010.79:470.26:595:51Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:252.84:203.69:460.810:360.27:005:49Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:152.85:123.610:360.711:280.17:015:48First Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:082.86:083.611:310.77:025:46First Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:032.97:073.612:220.112:290.67:035:45First Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:003.08:093.71:170.11:300.57:045:43First Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:563.29:113.72:140.02:340.37:055:42Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:513.510:113.73:11-0.13:360.17:075:41Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:443.811:103.74:05-0.14:35-0.27:085:39Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:364.04:56-0.25:31-0.47:095:38Full Moon30Mon
31Tue12:093.612:284.25:46-0.26:25-0.57:105:37Full Moon31Tue
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 1:15 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 Nantucket, MA?

Nantucket, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 Crescent (27% 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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