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 4h 55m 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 - Nov 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:332.912:333.85:510.56:41-0.16:114:36Full Moon1Fri
2Sat1:172.91:163.96:340.57:26-0.16:124:35Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:022.92:033.97:210.58:15-0.26:134:33Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:512.92:553.98:120.49:07-0.16:154:32Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:462.93:523.89:090.410:01-0.16:164:31Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:433.04:523.710:100.410:57-0.16:174:30Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:413.25:553.611:130.411:52-0.16:184:29Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:393.46:593.512:170.36:194:28Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:373.68:033.412:480.01:230.26:214:27Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:333.89:053.31:450.02:270.06:224:26Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:253.910:033.22:400.13:26-0.26:234:25Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:164.011:003.23:310.14:20-0.36:244:24New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:064.111:543.14:200.25:11-0.36:254:23New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:544.05:080.35:59-0.36:274:22New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:443.012:404.05:550.36:46-0.26:284:21New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:292.91:243.96:420.47:32-0.16:294:20Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:132.92:083.77:280.58:180.06:304:19Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:582.82:533.58:170.69:050.26:314:19Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:442.83:413.49:080.79:540.36:334:18Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:312.84:313.210:020.810:410.46:344:17First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:192.85:223.010:570.811:270.56:354:17First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:072.96:142.911:510.86:364:16First Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:543.07:082.812:130.512:470.76:374:15First Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:413.28:022.71:000.61:420.66:384:15Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:263.38:542.71:460.72:340.56:404:14Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:093.49:422.72:300.73:200.36:414:14Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:513.610:302.73:130.64:040.16:424:13Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:353.711:182.73:550.54:480.06:434:13Full Moon28Thu
29Fri11:203.94:380.55:33-0.26:444:12Full Moon29Fri
30Sat12:072.712:084.05:230.46:19-0.36:454:12Full Moon30Sat
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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