Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 16m at 7:51 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:37 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8449130
Common Questions About Tides

Nantucket, MA Tides - Sep 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:092.98:183.91:270.11:240.66:067:14Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:132.99:203.82:330.22:260.76:077:12Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:132.910:183.83:360.33:270.76:087:10Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:072.911:113.74:310.34:230.76:097:09Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:552.95:180.45:130.66:107:07Full Moon5Mon
6Tue12:003.612:373.05:590.45:590.66:117:05Full Moon6Tue
7Wed12:453.51:143.16:360.56:440.56:127:04Full Moon7Wed
8Thu1:253.41:483.27:120.57:270.56:137:02Full Moon8Thu
9Fri2:033.32:213.37:470.68:090.56:147:00Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:413.12:543.38:220.78:510.56:156:59Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:203.03:303.48:590.89:350.56:166:57Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:022.94:093.49:380.910:210.56:176:55Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:482.84:533.410:191.011:090.56:186:53Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:372.75:403.411:031.011:590.56:196:52Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:282.66:313.411:501.16:206:50Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:212.57:253.512:510.512:401.06:216:48Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:162.58:223.61:450.51:341.06:226:47Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:112.69:193.72:410.42:340.86:236:45Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:022.810:143.83:350.33:330.66:246:43Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:523.111:093.94:240.24:300.36:256:41Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:423.45:110.05:250.16:266:40New Moon21Wed
22Thu12:043.912:323.75:58-0.16:20-0.26:276:38New Moon22Thu
23Fri1:003.91:224.06:45-0.17:15-0.46:286:36New Moon23Fri
24Sat1:553.82:114.27:33-0.18:10-0.46:296:35Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:503.62:024.37:220.08:06-0.45:305:33Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon2:463.42:554.28:130.29:04-0.35:315:31Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue3:453.23:534.19:080.310:04-0.25:325:29First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:463.14:534.010:060.511:060.05:335:28First Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:493.05:563.911:050.65:345:26First Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:532.96:593.712:080.212:070.75:355:24First Quarter30Fri
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 11:14 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 maximum.

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 (5% illuminated). This places Nantucket, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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