Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 53m at 2:00 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:52 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8449130
Common Questions About Tides

Nantucket, MA Tides - Mar 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:343.32:583.18:19-0.28:390.06:145:31Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:193.33:462.99:11-0.19:260.26:125:32Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:053.24:352.710:030.010:140.36:115:33First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:533.15:252.610:550.211:040.46:095:34First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:423.16:172.511:480.211:540.56:075:35First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:343.07:112.412:420.36:065:36First Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:273.08:042.412:460.61:380.36:045:38Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:193.18:552.51:400.62:300.36:035:39Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:083.19:412.52:320.53:170.36:015:40Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:553.110:262.63:190.43:580.25:595:41Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:413.211:092.84:030.34:370.15:585:42Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:273.211:513.04:460.25:160.05:565:43Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:113.25:300.05:56-0.15:545:44Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:323.112:563.26:15-0.26:37-0.15:535:45Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:143.31:413.27:01-0.37:20-0.25:515:46Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:573.52:283.17:50-0.48:06-0.25:495:48Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:443.63:193.18:42-0.48:56-0.15:485:49Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:363.64:153.09:38-0.49:50-0.15:465:50Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:323.75:142.910:35-0.410:46-0.15:445:51Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:313.66:162.911:34-0.311:450.05:435:52Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:333.67:192.912:35-0.35:415:53Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:373.68:222.912:470.01:38-0.25:395:54Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:403.69:213.01:510.02:38-0.25:385:55Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:403.610:163.22:53-0.13:33-0.25:365:56Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:373.511:083.33:50-0.24:23-0.25:345:57New Moon25Fri
26Sat11:313.411:563.34:43-0.35:10-0.25:335:58New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:213.35:34-0.35:55-0.15:316:00New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:403.41:073.26:22-0.36:390.05:296:01New Moon28Mon
29Tue1:203.41:503.17:08-0.37:210.15:276:02Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:003.32:322.97:54-0.28:050.25:266:03Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu2:403.33:152.88:41-0.18:500.45:246:04Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 5:26 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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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