Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 33m at 11:21 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:07 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:24 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8449130
Common Questions About Tides

Nantucket, MA Tides - May 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:033.76:532.912:08-0.25:377:37First Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:063.47:532.912:180.31:050.05:367:38First Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:093.28:503.01:230.42:020.25:357:39First Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:123.09:423.12:300.42:560.35:337:40Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:102.910:283.23:340.33:450.45:327:41Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:032.811:093.34:290.24:290.55:317:42Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:522.711:473.35:160.15:090.65:307:43Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:372.65:580.15:480.65:297:44Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:253.31:172.66:370.06:270.65:277:45Full Moon9Wed
10Thu1:033.41:542.57:160.07:050.75:267:46Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:413.42:312.57:540.07:440.75:257:47Full Moon11Fri
12Sat2:193.43:092.58:340.18:240.75:247:48Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:583.43:502.59:150.19:050.85:237:49Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:393.34:342.59:580.19:500.85:227:50Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:233.35:192.510:420.110:390.75:217:51Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:113.26:052.611:270.111:310.75:207:52Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:023.26:522.812:130.25:197:53Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:563.17:403.012:270.512:590.25:187:54Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:533.08:293.31:250.41:480.25:177:55Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:533.09:193.52:250.22:400.15:177:56Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:523.010:103.83:25-0.13:320.15:167:57Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:512.911:034.04:23-0.44:240.15:157:58Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:502.911:584.25:18-0.65:160.05:147:59New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:493.06:13-0.76:090.05:148:00New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:554.31:473.07:07-0.77:030.05:138:01New Moon25Fri
26Sat1:514.32:423.08:01-0.77:590.05:128:01Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:474.23:373.08:56-0.68:550.15:128:02Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:434.14:343.09:51-0.49:550.25:118:03Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:423.85:323.110:47-0.210:570.35:108:04First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:413.66:283.111:42-0.15:108:05First Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:413.37:223.212:010.412:340.15:098:06First Quarter31Thu
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 2:44 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 minimum.

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 (42% illuminated). This places Nantucket, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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