Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : 11:11 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 19m at 5:09 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8449130
Common Questions About Tides

Nantucket, MA Tides - Oct 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:463.08:573.82:020.22:040.66:376:22Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:463.19:593.73:040.23:110.56:386:20Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:413.210:563.64:010.24:120.46:396:19Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:303.311:503.54:490.35:060.36:406:17Full Moon4Fri
5Sat12:153.55:330.35:560.26:416:15Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:403.412:553.56:130.46:430.26:426:14Full Moon6Sun
7Mon1:273.21:323.66:520.57:280.16:436:12Full Moon7Mon
8Tue2:083.12:083.67:310.78:100.26:446:10Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:482.92:443.68:100.88:540.26:456:09Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:282.83:223.58:510.99:380.36:466:07Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:112.74:053.49:341.010:260.46:486:06Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:572.64:533.410:201.111:160.56:496:04Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:472.65:443.311:101.16:506:02Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:382.56:373.312:060.512:001.16:516:01Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:302.67:313.312:570.612:531.16:525:59Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:222.68:263.31:480.61:481.06:535:58Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:112.89:193.32:380.52:450.96:545:56Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:553.010:103.33:240.53:390.66:555:55Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:383.311:013.34:070.44:300.36:565:53Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:203.611:523.34:490.35:200.16:585:52New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:053.85:320.26:09-0.26:595:50New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:443.312:524.16:160.27:00-0.47:005:49New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:373.31:404.27:020.27:51-0.57:015:47Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:293.22:314.37:510.28:45-0.57:025:46Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:233.13:254.38:430.29:40-0.47:035:45Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:203.04:244.29:390.310:40-0.27:045:43Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:223.04:274.09:390.410:41-0.16:064:42First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:253.05:323.910:430.511:410.06:074:40First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:283.06:373.711:480.56:084:39First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:313.17:433.512:420.212:560.56:094:38Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu8:283.38:453.41:410.32:040.56:104:37Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 8:10 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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