Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : 1:50 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 02m at 8:33 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8449130
Common Questions About Tides

Nantucket, MA Tides - May 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:282.810:443.23:540.34:030.45:367:38Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:192.711:243.34:450.24:450.55:357:39Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:052.65:290.15:240.65:347:40New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:023.312:482.66:100.16:020.65:327:41New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:403.31:272.66:490.06:400.75:317:42New Moon5Tue
6Wed1:173.32:042.57:280.07:190.75:307:43New Moon6Wed
7Thu1:553.42:412.58:060.07:570.75:297:44Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:333.43:202.58:460.08:360.75:287:45Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:133.34:022.59:280.19:180.75:277:46Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:553.34:462.510:120.110:040.75:257:47Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:413.35:332.510:570.110:550.75:247:48First Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:303.26:192.711:430.111:490.65:237:49First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:233.27:072.812:300.15:227:50First Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:183.17:573.112:460.51:180.15:217:51First Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:173.18:483.41:460.32:090.15:207:52Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:183.09:393.62:480.03:020.15:197:53Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:173.010:313.93:48-0.23:550.05:197:54Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:163.011:254.14:44-0.54:470.05:187:55Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:163.05:40-0.65:39-0.15:177:56Full Moon19Tue
20Wed12:214.31:143.06:34-0.76:32-0.15:167:57Full Moon20Wed
21Thu1:174.32:103.07:29-0.77:260.05:157:58Full Moon21Thu
22Fri2:134.33:053.08:23-0.78:210.05:157:59Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:084.24:013.09:17-0.59:180.15:148:00Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:054.04:583.010:13-0.310:190.35:138:01Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:043.75:543.011:09-0.211:210.35:128:01Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:023.46:493.112:020.05:128:02Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:013.27:423.212:230.412:530.25:118:03Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu8:012.98:333.21:250.41:440.45:118:04Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri9:002.89:213.32:290.42:340.55:108:05Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:562.610:043.33:290.43:220.65:108:06Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:462.510:463.44:200.34:070.75:098:06Waning Crescent31Sun
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 11:11 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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