Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : in 52m at 12:06 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:52 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8449130
Common Questions About Tides

Nantucket, MA Tides - Jul 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:093.35:573.111:160.211:340.65:108:17Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:003.26:433.312:010.25:118:17Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:543.17:313.512:290.412:480.25:128:17Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:523.18:233.71:270.31:390.25:128:16Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:543.09:163.92:280.12:330.25:138:16Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:553.010:114.13:28-0.13:290.25:138:16Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:553.011:074.34:26-0.34:240.15:148:15Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:553.05:22-0.55:190.15:158:15New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:054.412:553.16:16-0.56:140.05:158:15New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:034.41:523.27:11-0.57:100.05:168:14New Moon10Fri
11Sat2:004.42:463.28:04-0.58:060.15:178:14Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:544.23:393.38:56-0.49:020.25:188:13Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:494.04:333.39:48-0.210:010.35:188:13Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:453.85:263.410:410.011:020.45:198:12First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:423.56:183.411:320.25:208:12First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:393.27:083.412:030.412:220.45:218:11First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:363.07:583.51:020.51:110.55:228:10First Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:342.88:483.52:020.52:010.75:228:10Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:302.79:353.53:020.52:520.85:238:09Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:222.610:203.53:560.53:410.85:248:08Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:092.611:043.54:430.44:270.95:258:07Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:552.611:483.65:260.45:100.95:268:07Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:382.66:060.35:510.85:278:06Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:313.61:192.76:440.36:320.85:288:05Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:123.61:582.77:220.37:120.85:298:04Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:533.62:362.87:590.27:540.75:308:03Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:323.63:152.98:370.28:380.65:308:02Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:133.53:553.19:160.29:250.65:318:01Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:583.54:383.29:580.210:170.55:328:00Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:463.45:233.410:420.211:120.45:337:59Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:393.26:113.611:290.25:347:58Third 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 3:29 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places Nantucket, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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