Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : 9:42 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 58m at 3:33 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8449130
Common Questions About Tides

Nantucket, MA Tides - May 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:543.76:432.911:59-0.35:377:37First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:573.67:433.112:100.212:56-0.25:357:38First Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:013.48:423.21:150.21:53-0.15:347:39Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:063.29:383.42:230.12:500.05:337:40Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:083.110:293.53:280.03:430.15:327:41Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:063.011:173.64:27-0.14:320.25:307:42Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:022.95:20-0.25:180.35:297:44Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:023.612:532.86:07-0.26:020.45:287:45Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:463.61:382.76:53-0.26:450.55:277:46Full Moon9Sat
10Sun1:273.62:192.77:36-0.27:280.55:267:47Full Moon10Sun
11Mon2:073.52:572.68:18-0.18:110.65:257:48Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:463.43:362.69:000.08:550.65:247:49Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed3:283.44:192.59:450.19:410.75:237:50Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:123.35:042.510:300.210:300.75:227:51Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:593.25:502.611:160.211:210.85:217:52Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:483.16:372.712:010.35:207:53Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:382.97:232.812:130.812:450.45:197:54Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:312.88:092.91:060.71:290.45:187:55Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:252.88:553.12:000.62:150.55:177:56Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:202.79:393.32:560.43:010.55:167:56Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:132.710:243.53:480.23:470.55:167:57Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:052.711:113.84:39-0.14:330.45:157:58Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:592.75:28-0.35:210.35:147:59New Moon23Sat
24Sun12:014.012:532.76:18-0.46:100.25:138:00New Moon24Sun
25Mon12:544.11:462.87:09-0.57:020.15:138:01New Moon25Mon
26Tue1:484.22:392.98:01-0.67:560.15:128:02Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:434.23:333.08:53-0.68:520.15:118:03Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:394.14:303.09:48-0.59:520.15:118:04Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:383.95:283.210:44-0.410:560.25:108:04First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:403.76:263.311:39-0.35:108:05First Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:423.57:233.412:010.212:33-0.15:098:06First Quarter31Sun
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 6:37 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Nantucket, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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