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 0m 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 - Aug 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:153.18:394.11:380.01:440.25:357:57Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:193.19:384.12:410.02:440.35:367:56Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:203.010:354.03:420.03:430.35:377:55Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:173.111:294.04:380.04:380.35:387:54Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:113.15:290.05:300.35:397:52New Moon5Sat
6Sun12:223.91:003.16:160.16:200.45:407:51New Moon6Sun
7Mon1:103.81:443.27:000.17:080.45:417:50New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:543.72:233.27:420.27:540.45:427:49Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:363.53:013.38:230.38:410.45:437:47Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:173.43:403.39:040.49:270.55:447:46Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:593.24:213.39:470.510:160.55:457:45Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:443.15:053.310:310.611:060.65:467:43First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:322.95:513.411:160.711:560.65:477:42First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:212.86:383.412:020.85:487:41First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:122.77:273.412:470.612:480.85:497:39First Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:052.78:183.51:380.61:370.95:507:38First Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:592.79:103.52:320.62:280.85:517:36Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:502.710:003.63:230.53:200.75:527:35Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:392.810:493.74:110.44:100.65:537:34Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:273.011:383.84:560.24:590.45:547:32Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:153.25:410.15:490.25:557:31Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:303.91:043.46:260.06:400.05:567:29Full Moon22Tue
23Wed1:213.91:523.77:12-0.17:32-0.15:577:28Full Moon23Wed
24Thu2:123.92:403.97:59-0.28:26-0.25:587:26Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:043.83:314.08:48-0.19:21-0.25:597:24Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:593.74:254.19:39-0.110:19-0.26:007:23Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:583.55:224.110:340.011:19-0.16:017:21Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:583.36:214.111:310.26:027:20Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:003.27:224.012:200.012:290.36:037:18Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed8:043.18:244.01:210.11:290.46:047:16Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:073.19:253.92:240.12:310.46:057:15Waning Crescent31Thu
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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