Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : 2:00 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 17m at 8:35 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8449130
Common Questions About Tides

Nantucket, MA Tides - Oct 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:253.512:463.66:100.26:350.06:386:20New Moon1Wed
2Thu1:143.61:313.86:530.17:23-0.26:396:19New Moon2Thu
3Fri2:033.52:174.07:390.18:14-0.36:406:17Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:533.53:054.18:260.19:07-0.36:416:15Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:463.43:584.19:170.110:03-0.36:426:14Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:443.34:554.110:120.211:01-0.26:436:12First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:443.25:564.011:110.36:446:10First Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:463.26:593.912:01-0.112:110.46:456:09First Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:493.28:033.91:020.01:130.46:466:07First Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:523.39:063.82:030.02:180.46:476:06Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:513.310:073.73:040.13:220.46:496:04Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:443.411:033.63:590.14:200.36:506:02Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:333.511:563.54:480.25:120.26:516:01Full Moon13Mon
14Tue12:183.65:330.36:000.16:525:59Full Moon14Tue
15Wed12:453.412:593.66:150.46:460.16:535:58Full Moon15Wed
16Thu1:303.21:383.66:560.57:300.16:545:56Full Moon16Thu
17Fri2:113.12:143.67:360.68:130.16:555:55Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:503.02:513.58:170.78:560.26:565:53Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:312.93:313.58:590.89:410.26:575:52Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:142.84:143.49:430.910:280.36:595:50Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:012.85:013.310:300.911:160.47:005:49Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:502.75:523.311:201.07:015:47Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:402.76:433.212:050.412:101.07:025:46Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:312.87:363.212:540.51:021.07:035:45Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:212.98:303.21:430.51:560.97:045:43Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:103.09:233.32:330.42:510.77:055:42Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:563.210:143.33:210.43:440.57:075:41Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:403.411:053.34:070.34:340.27:085:39Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:253.711:573.44:510.25:24-0.17:095:38New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:123.95:360.16:14-0.37:105:37New Moon30Thu
31Fri12:503.41:014.16:230.07:04-0.57:115:35New Moon31Fri
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 11:17 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 22% 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 (22% 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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