Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 25m at 5:58 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:36 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8449130
Common Questions About Tides

Nantucket, MA Tides - Aug 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:302.49:343.53:100.62:511.05:367:57Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:202.410:223.64:010.53:401.05:377:56Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:092.511:093.74:470.54:260.95:387:55Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:552.611:573.85:290.45:120.85:397:54New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:412.76:100.25:580.65:407:52New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:443.81:252.96:500.16:460.55:417:51New Moon6Fri
7Sat1:313.82:073.17:310.17:360.35:427:50New Moon7Sat
8Sun2:183.82:503.48:130.08:280.25:437:49Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:063.73:363.68:570.09:230.15:447:47Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:583.54:253.89:440.110:210.05:457:46Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:543.35:183.910:340.111:200.05:467:45First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:543.26:134.011:270.25:477:43First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:553.07:124.012:200.012:220.45:487:42First Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:592.98:134.01:220.11:200.45:497:41Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:042.89:154.02:270.12:210.55:507:39Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:072.810:154.03:310.13:230.55:517:38Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:052.911:124.04:290.14:210.55:527:36Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:003.05:210.25:150.55:537:35Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:063.912:503.06:080.26:070.45:547:33Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:573.81:333.16:520.26:560.45:557:32Full Moon20Fri
21Sat1:433.62:123.27:320.37:440.45:567:30Full Moon21Sat
22Sun2:253.52:493.38:110.48:310.45:577:29Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:063.33:253.38:500.59:180.45:587:27Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:483.14:043.49:300.710:060.55:597:26Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:332.94:463.410:120.810:560.56:007:24Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:212.85:313.410:570.911:460.66:017:23Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:102.76:193.411:421.06:027:21Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:022.67:103.412:370.612:291.16:037:19Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:562.58:033.41:300.71:181.16:047:18Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon8:512.58:573.52:260.62:111.16:057:16Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue9:432.59:493.63:190.63:051.06:067:15Waning Crescent31Tue
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 9:17 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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