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 4h 37m 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 - Jan 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:193.48:552.71:280.42:260.37:064:21Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:053.49:462.62:190.53:190.27:064:22Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:473.410:322.53:060.54:040.27:064:23Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:293.411:162.53:490.64:450.17:064:24New Moon4Tue
5Wed11:093.411:572.54:300.65:240.17:064:24New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:493.45:100.66:010.17:064:25New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:362.512:283.45:490.66:380.07:064:26New Moon7Fri
8Sat1:142.61:073.46:290.67:160.07:054:27New Moon8Sat
9Sun1:522.61:453.47:090.67:540.07:054:28Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:312.62:253.37:520.58:340.07:054:29Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:122.73:093.38:380.59:160.07:054:30Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:562.83:573.19:290.410:000.07:054:32Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:413.04:493.010:230.310:460.07:044:33First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:293.25:442.911:190.211:350.17:044:34First Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:203.46:442.812:170.17:034:35First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:143.67:462.812:270.11:19-0.17:034:36Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:103.88:482.81:240.02:20-0.37:034:37Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:074.09:492.82:220.03:19-0.57:024:38Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:034.110:482.93:18-0.14:15-0.67:014:39Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:014.211:473.04:14-0.25:09-0.77:014:41Full Moon20Thu
21Fri11:584.25:09-0.26:02-0.77:004:42Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:433.112:534.26:04-0.26:54-0.77:004:43Full Moon22Sat
23Sun1:353.11:474.06:59-0.27:44-0.66:594:44Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:273.22:403.87:54-0.18:35-0.46:584:45Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:193.23:343.58:510.09:26-0.26:584:47Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:113.24:303.29:510.110:170.06:574:48Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:023.25:262.910:500.211:070.26:564:49Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:533.26:222.711:480.211:570.36:554:50Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:443.27:202.512:480.36:544:52Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:363.28:172.412:480.51:490.36:534:53Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:263.29:092.41:410.52:450.36:524:54Waning Crescent31Mon
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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