Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : 12:59 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 49m at 7:34 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8449130
Common Questions About Tides

Nantucket, MA Tides - Mar 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:563.26:442.212:160.36:145:31Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:513.37:402.212:040.61:120.26:125:32Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:493.48:362.31:000.52:090.16:115:33Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:453.59:282.52:000.43:020.06:095:34Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:403.610:202.82:580.13:51-0.26:075:35Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:363.711:113.13:55-0.14:38-0.36:065:36New Moon6Mon
7Tue11:313.74:50-0.45:25-0.46:045:37New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:013.412:263.65:45-0.66:13-0.46:035:39New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:513.61:203.56:40-0.77:00-0.46:015:40Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:403.82:143.47:35-0.77:50-0.35:595:41Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:313.93:103.18:32-0.78:41-0.25:585:42Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:263.94:092.99:31-0.59:360.05:565:43First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:243.85:102.710:31-0.410:330.25:545:44First Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:243.66:132.611:32-0.211:320.35:535:45First Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:263.57:182.512:360.05:515:46First Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:313.48:212.512:340.41:410.15:495:48Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:323.39:172.51:380.52:420.25:485:49Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:283.210:062.62:400.43:320.25:465:50Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:183.110:482.73:340.44:130.35:445:51Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:043.011:252.84:220.34:500.35:435:52Full Moon20Mon
21Tue11:462.911:592.95:050.25:250.35:415:53Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:252.95:470.25:590.45:395:54Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:333.01:022.86:260.16:340.45:385:55Full Moon23Thu
24Fri1:063.11:392.77:050.17:090.55:365:56Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:403.12:172.67:450.17:460.55:345:57Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:163.22:582.58:270.18:240.65:335:58Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:553.23:432.49:110.19:050.65:315:59Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:393.24:302.39:590.19:510.65:296:01Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:293.25:212.310:490.110:410.65:286:02Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:223.36:142.311:420.111:350.55:266:03Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:183.37:092.412:360.15:246:04Third Quarter31Fri
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 10:16 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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