Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 25m at 10:29 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:514.21:472.87:09-0.67:010.15:098:06Full Moon1Sun
2Mon1:474.32:412.98:02-0.67:560.15:088:07Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:424.33:372.98:56-0.58:530.15:088:08Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:404.24:343.09:52-0.49:540.25:088:09Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:404.05:333.110:48-0.310:580.25:078:09Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:413.76:313.211:44-0.25:078:10Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:443.57:283.412:030.312:380.05:078:10Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:473.28:233.51:080.31:310.25:078:11Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon8:513.09:163.62:150.32:240.45:068:12Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:532.810:053.63:200.23:160.55:068:12Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:502.710:503.64:170.14:050.65:068:13Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:432.611:343.65:060.14:500.75:068:13Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:322.65:500.15:320.75:068:14New Moon13Fri
14Sat12:163.61:142.56:320.16:140.85:068:14New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:573.51:512.57:120.16:560.85:068:15New Moon15Sun
16Mon1:373.52:272.57:510.27:370.85:068:15New Moon16Mon
17Tue2:163.53:042.68:310.28:190.85:068:15Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:553.43:442.69:110.29:020.85:068:16Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:363.44:252.79:510.29:480.95:068:16Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:193.35:082.810:330.310:380.85:068:16Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:053.25:512.911:140.311:290.85:078:16First Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:543.06:333.111:550.45:078:17First Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:452.97:173.312:210.612:370.45:078:17First Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:402.88:033.51:160.51:220.55:088:17First Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:372.78:533.72:130.32:120.55:088:17Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:362.79:443.93:120.13:050.45:088:17Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:332.710:384.14:08-0.13:590.45:098:17Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:322.711:354.35:03-0.34:530.35:098:17Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:312.85:57-0.45:470.25:098:17Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:344.41:292.96:51-0.56:430.15:108:17Full Moon30Mon
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 1:49 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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