Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 31m at 10:29 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:09 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8449130
Common Questions About Tides

Nantucket, MA Tides - Feb 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:033.77:492.512:140.11:18-0.16:514:56Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:053.88:522.61:140.12:21-0.26:504:57Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:063.99:532.72:170.03:21-0.46:494:59Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:054.010:512.83:17-0.14:16-0.56:475:00New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:044.011:473.04:15-0.25:08-0.56:465:01New Moon5Sat
6Sun12:014.05:11-0.35:58-0.56:455:02New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:393.212:543.86:07-0.36:46-0.46:445:04New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:273.31:453.67:01-0.37:32-0.36:435:05Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:143.42:353.47:55-0.28:18-0.16:425:06Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:013.43:263.18:49-0.29:060.16:415:07Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:483.44:182.89:450.09:540.26:395:09First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:373.35:112.610:400.110:430.46:385:10First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:273.26:042.411:350.211:330.56:375:11First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:193.27:002.312:320.36:355:12First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:133.17:562.212:250.61:310.46:345:14Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:073.18:482.31:200.72:290.46:335:15Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:573.29:362.32:150.63:180.36:315:16Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:443.210:212.43:050.64:000.36:305:17Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:293.211:032.53:500.54:380.26:295:18Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:123.211:432.64:320.45:130.16:275:20Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:553.25:140.35:480.16:265:21Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:222.812:363.25:560.26:240.16:245:22Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:593.01:173.16:400.07:010.06:235:23Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:363.12:003.07:24-0.17:400.06:215:24Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:163.32:452.98:12-0.28:230.06:205:26Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:003.43:352.89:04-0.29:100.16:185:27Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:503.54:302.79:59-0.210:020.16:175:28Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:453.65:292.610:57-0.210:580.16:155:29Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:453.66:312.511:57-0.211:570.16:145:30Third Quarter29Tue
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 1:49 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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