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 5h 02m 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 - Apr 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:183.48:052.612:350.41:320.05:226:05Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:183.49:582.91:380.23:26-0.16:217:06Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:173.510:503.23:400.04:18-0.26:197:07Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:153.511:413.54:39-0.35:07-0.36:187:08New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:133.45:35-0.65:55-0.36:167:09New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:333.81:113.46:31-0.76:44-0.36:147:10New Moon6Thu
7Fri1:244.02:063.37:25-0.87:34-0.26:137:11New Moon7Fri
8Sat2:164.13:003.18:20-0.88:24-0.16:117:12Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:074.03:553.09:15-0.79:170.06:097:13Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:023.94:532.810:12-0.510:130.26:087:14Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:003.85:522.711:11-0.311:120.36:067:16First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:003.66:522.612:10-0.16:057:17First Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:013.47:522.612:120.41:080.16:037:18First Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:033.28:502.61:130.52:070.26:017:19First Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:033.19:422.72:180.53:030.36:007:20Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:592.910:272.83:210.53:520.45:587:21Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:492.811:062.94:160.44:330.45:577:22Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:352.711:433.05:030.35:100.55:557:23Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:192.75:460.25:460.55:547:24Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:203.11:012.66:250.16:220.65:527:25Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:563.21:402.67:030.16:580.65:517:26Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:323.32:182.67:410.07:350.65:497:27Full Moon22Sat
23Sun2:083.32:572.58:200.08:120.75:487:28Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:463.33:372.59:010.08:510.75:467:30Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:263.34:212.49:450.09:340.65:457:31Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:113.45:082.410:320.010:230.65:447:32Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:013.45:582.411:220.011:170.65:427:33Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:553.46:502.612:130.05:417:34Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:533.37:432.812:150.51:040.05:397:35Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:533.38:373.01:170.31:580.05:387:36Waning Crescent30Sun
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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