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 2h 14m 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 - Jun 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:403.46:263.211:42-0.25:098:07Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:373.37:193.412:060.212:34-0.15:098:07Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:373.38:153.61:060.11:27-0.15:088:08Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun8:403.29:113.82:080.02:23-0.15:088:09Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:433.110:064.03:10-0.23:20-0.15:078:09Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:433.111:014.14:10-0.44:15-0.15:078:10Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:443.111:564.25:06-0.55:090.05:078:11New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:433.16:01-0.66:020.05:078:11New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:514.21:383.16:53-0.66:550.15:078:12New Moon9Fri
10Sat1:444.12:303.17:45-0.57:470.15:068:12Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:354.03:193.18:34-0.48:390.25:068:13Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:243.84:083.19:24-0.29:330.35:068:13Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:143.64:583.110:14-0.110:280.45:068:14Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:053.45:463.111:030.111:250.55:068:14First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:573.26:343.111:510.25:068:15First Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:483.07:213.212:200.612:380.45:068:15First Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:412.88:083.21:160.61:250.55:068:15First Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:352.78:553.32:120.62:140.65:068:16Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:282.69:413.43:080.53:020.75:078:16Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:182.610:253.43:580.43:480.75:078:16Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:062.611:093.54:430.44:320.75:078:17Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:542.611:533.65:250.35:130.75:078:17Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:402.66:050.25:550.65:078:17Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:373.61:242.76:460.16:380.65:088:17Full Moon24Sat
25Sun1:213.72:072.87:260.07:220.55:088:17Full Moon25Sun
26Mon2:043.82:502.98:09-0.18:090.45:088:17Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:493.83:343.18:52-0.19:000.35:098:17Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:373.74:223.29:39-0.29:540.25:098:17Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:283.65:133.410:28-0.210:520.25:108:17Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:243.56:053.611:19-0.111:510.15:108:17Third Quarter30Fri
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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