Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : 7:53 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 53m at 2:29 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8449130
Common Questions About Tides

Nantucket, MA Tides - Aug 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:102.75:370.45:250.75:357:57Full Moon1Thu
2Fri12:083.612:502.86:150.46:080.75:367:56Full Moon2Fri
3Sat12:493.51:272.96:510.46:500.75:377:55Full Moon3Sat
4Sun1:283.52:033.07:270.47:320.65:387:54Full Moon4Sun
5Mon2:073.42:383.18:020.48:140.65:397:53Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue2:453.33:143.28:380.58:560.65:407:52Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:253.23:523.39:150.59:400.65:417:50Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:073.14:323.39:540.610:280.55:427:49Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:533.05:163.410:350.611:180.55:437:48Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:422.96:023.611:200.65:447:47Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:342.86:533.712:100.412:080.65:457:45Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:292.77:483.81:040.31:000.65:467:44Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:282.78:463.92:020.21:570.55:477:43Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:282.89:454.13:010.12:580.45:487:41Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:253.010:434.23:580.03:580.25:497:40Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:223.211:414.24:52-0.24:570.05:507:38New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:193.45:44-0.35:54-0.15:517:37New Moon17Sat
18Sun12:404.21:143.76:35-0.36:51-0.25:527:35New Moon18Sun
19Mon1:374.12:063.97:25-0.37:47-0.35:537:34Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:324.02:574.08:14-0.28:44-0.25:547:33Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:263.83:494.09:05-0.19:41-0.25:557:31Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:233.54:424.09:560.110:400.05:567:30Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:203.35:373.910:500.311:400.15:577:28First Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:193.16:333.811:440.55:587:26First Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:172.97:293.712:390.312:390.65:597:25First Quarter25Sun
26Mon8:172.88:263.61:390.41:350.76:007:23Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:142.89:213.52:400.52:330.86:017:22Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:062.810:113.53:360.53:290.86:027:20Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:512.810:573.54:240.64:190.86:037:19Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:332.911:403.45:050.55:040.76:047:17Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:123.05:410.55:470.66:057:15Full Moon31Sat
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 5:11 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 maximum.

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 Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Nantucket, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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