Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : 10:29 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 38m at 4:43 am (3.1 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 - Aug 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:104.03:463.69:04-0.19:240.15:357:57Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:053.74:383.79:530.110:240.15:367:56Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:023.45:303.710:440.311:250.25:377:55Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:003.26:213.711:350.55:387:54Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:582.97:133.612:240.312:250.75:397:53Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:582.78:063.61:230.41:170.85:407:51Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu8:572.69:003.62:240.52:110.95:417:50Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:522.69:513.53:240.53:061.05:427:49Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:412.610:393.54:160.53:570.95:437:48Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:262.611:243.55:010.54:430.95:447:46Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:082.65:420.55:260.95:457:45New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:073.512:492.76:190.56:080.85:467:44New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:483.51:262.86:540.46:490.85:477:42New Moon13Wed
14Thu1:283.52:022.97:280.47:300.75:487:41New Moon14Thu
15Fri2:073.42:373.18:030.48:120.65:497:39Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:463.33:123.28:370.48:560.55:507:38Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun3:283.23:493.49:140.59:430.45:517:37Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:123.14:303.59:550.510:340.45:527:35Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:023.05:173.610:390.511:280.35:537:34First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:552.96:083.811:280.65:547:32First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:522.87:043.912:240.212:200.65:557:31First Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:522.78:054.01:230.21:170.55:567:29Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:562.79:084.12:250.12:190.55:577:28Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:572.810:094.23:270.13:220.45:587:26Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:573.011:094.24:250.04:230.25:597:25Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:543.25:19-0.15:210.16:007:23Full Moon26Tue
27Wed12:084.212:493.46:10-0.16:190.06:017:21Full Moon27Wed
28Thu1:064.11:403.66:59-0.17:15-0.16:027:20Full Moon28Thu
29Fri2:003.92:283.77:460.08:10-0.16:037:18Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:533.73:143.88:330.19:040.06:047:17Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun3:453.54:013.89:200.39:590.16:057:15Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 7:36 am — 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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