Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nantucket, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Nantucket, MA.
Next low tide : 6:00 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 32m at 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 - Nov 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:424.15:070.15:53-0.57:115:35New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:273.312:344.35:560.06:46-0.67:135:34New Moon2Tue
3Wed1:243.21:274.46:460.07:40-0.67:145:33New Moon3Wed
4Thu2:193.22:214.47:370.18:34-0.67:155:32Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:143.13:164.38:310.29:30-0.47:165:31Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:113.04:154.29:280.310:29-0.27:175:29Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:123.04:173.99:290.410:29-0.16:194:28First Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:143.05:193.710:320.511:270.16:204:27First Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:143.06:223.511:370.66:214:26First Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:133.17:253.212:230.312:430.66:224:25First Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:073.28:263.11:180.41:500.66:234:24Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:543.39:212.92:090.52:500.56:254:23Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:353.410:102.82:550.63:410.46:264:22Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:143.510:562.73:350.74:240.36:274:21Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:513.511:382.74:130.75:040.26:284:21Full Moon15Mon
16Tue11:283.54:510.85:430.26:294:20Full Moon16Tue
17Wed12:182.612:053.55:280.86:210.26:314:19Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:562.612:433.56:060.96:590.26:324:18Full Moon18Thu
19Fri1:332.61:223.56:440.97:390.26:334:17Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:132.52:013.57:230.98:210.26:344:17Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun2:552.52:443.48:060.99:050.26:354:16Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon3:412.53:313.48:530.99:510.26:364:15Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:292.64:223.39:460.910:370.26:374:15Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:172.75:163.310:430.811:240.26:394:14Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:052.96:133.211:420.66:404:14Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:543.27:133.112:120.212:430.46:414:13Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:453.58:133.01:030.21:450.16:424:13Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:353.89:133.01:550.22:45-0.16:434:12Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:264.110:113.02:480.13:42-0.46:444:12Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:194.311:093.03:400.14:36-0.66:454:12New Moon30Tue
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 3:18 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 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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