Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : 1:50 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 34m at 8:33 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8449130
Common Questions About Tides

Nantucket, MA Tides - Feb 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:053.22:193.77:35-0.28:13-0.36:514:56Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:553.33:133.48:33-0.19:02-0.26:504:57Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:453.34:083.19:32-0.19:510.16:494:58Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:363.45:052.810:310.010:410.36:484:59First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:263.36:022.611:290.111:300.46:475:01First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:183.37:012.412:280.26:465:02First Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:113.28:002.312:220.61:300.36:455:03First Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:043.28:542.21:160.72:290.36:445:04Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:553.29:432.22:110.73:210.36:435:06Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:433.210:282.33:010.74:060.26:415:07Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:283.311:102.33:470.64:460.26:405:08Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:113.311:502.44:290.65:220.26:395:09Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:523.35:100.55:570.16:385:11Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:282.512:323.35:510.46:310.16:365:12Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:042.71:113.26:320.37:050.16:355:13Full Moon15Sun
16Mon1:392.81:503.17:150.27:410.16:345:14Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:153.02:323.07:590.18:190.16:325:16Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:533.13:182.88:480.19:000.26:315:17Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:363.34:082.79:400.09:460.26:295:18Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:243.45:042.610:36-0.110:370.26:285:19Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:183.56:032.511:34-0.111:310.26:275:20Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:173.67:062.412:35-0.16:255:22Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:203.78:122.412:300.21:39-0.26:245:23Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:243.89:142.51:340.22:42-0.26:225:24Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:263.910:132.72:370.13:40-0.36:215:25Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:263.911:102.93:38-0.14:33-0.46:195:26New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:243.94:35-0.25:23-0.46:185:28New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:033.112:203.85:32-0.36:11-0.46:165:29New Moon28Sat
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 11:11 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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