Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 12m at 8:02 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 2:43 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8449130
Common Questions About Tides

Nantucket, MA Tides - Jan 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:472.51:413.47:020.67:530.17:054:21Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:252.52:213.37:470.68:340.17:064:22Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:062.63:043.28:330.79:160.27:064:23Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:492.63:493.09:230.79:590.37:064:24Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:332.74:382.910:150.710:410.47:064:25Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:182.85:292.711:070.711:230.47:054:26Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:023.06:232.612:000.67:054:27Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:483.17:192.512:060.512:540.57:054:28Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:363.38:152.412:530.51:510.37:054:29Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:253.59:092.41:420.52:450.17:054:30Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:143.710:032.52:330.43:36-0.17:044:31Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:053.910:572.53:240.34:27-0.37:044:32New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:594.111:512.74:150.25:17-0.57:044:33New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:544.25:070.06:07-0.67:034:34New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:442.812:484.26:01-0.16:58-0.67:034:35New Moon15Wed
16Thu1:353.01:424.16:57-0.27:48-0.67:034:37Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:283.12:383.97:54-0.28:40-0.57:024:38Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:223.33:363.78:55-0.19:33-0.47:024:39Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:183.44:373.49:58-0.110:26-0.27:014:40First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:143.55:393.111:02-0.111:190.07:004:41First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:113.66:432.912:060.07:004:43First Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:083.67:482.712:130.11:110.06:594:44Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:053.68:512.61:100.32:160.06:584:45Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:593.69:492.52:060.43:140.06:584:46Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:493.510:412.53:000.54:050.06:574:47Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:373.511:282.43:480.54:500.06:564:49Full Moon26Sun
27Mon11:223.44:330.55:310.06:554:50Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:082.512:033.45:170.56:090.16:544:51Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:452.512:423.35:590.56:460.16:534:52Full Moon29Wed
30Thu1:192.51:193.36:410.57:230.16:524:54Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri1:542.61:573.27:230.58:000.16:524:55Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 11:22 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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