Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 19m at 1:25 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:11 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8449130
Common Questions About Tides

Nantucket, MA Tides - Dec 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:063.37:253.312:130.012:430.46:464:12Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:023.48:263.11:090.21:490.46:474:11Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:533.59:233.02:030.32:500.36:484:11Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:383.510:142.92:520.43:410.26:494:11Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:193.511:012.83:360.54:260.26:504:11Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:593.511:442.74:170.55:070.16:514:11New Moon6Mon
7Tue11:373.54:570.65:460.16:524:11New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:242.712:153.55:360.66:240.16:534:11New Moon8Wed
9Thu1:012.712:523.56:160.77:030.16:544:11New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:392.71:303.56:560.77:420.16:544:11Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:182.62:093.47:370.78:230.16:554:11Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:002.62:513.38:200.89:050.16:564:11Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:452.73:363.39:070.89:500.16:574:11Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:312.74:253.29:570.710:350.26:584:11First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:172.95:173.110:500.611:210.26:584:11First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:053.06:113.011:450.56:594:12First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:543.27:093.012:080.112:430.37:004:12First Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:443.58:093.012:590.11:430.17:004:12Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:363.79:073.01:530.12:41-0.27:014:13Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:274.010:053.02:460.03:37-0.47:014:13Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:214.211:033.13:39-0.14:31-0.67:024:14Full Moon21Tue
22Wed11:164.34:31-0.25:24-0.87:034:14Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:013.112:124.45:25-0.26:18-0.87:034:15Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:573.21:074.46:19-0.27:11-0.87:034:15Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:523.22:014.27:14-0.28:04-0.77:044:16Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:473.22:584.08:110.08:59-0.57:044:16Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:443.23:563.79:110.19:54-0.37:044:17Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:423.24:553.510:130.210:48-0.17:054:18Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:383.35:553.211:160.311:410.17:054:19Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:333.36:563.012:190.37:054:19Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:273.37:582.812:340.21:230.37:054:20Waning Crescent31Fri
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 4:48 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 Waning Crescent (30% 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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