Tides Today & Tomorrow in Onset Beach, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Onset Beach, MA.
Next low tide : 7:43 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 14m at 1:34 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447277
Common Questions About Tides

Onset Beach, MA Tides - Dec 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:233.212:403.66:080.37:060.46:494:13Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:193.31:373.57:150.58:160.46:504:13Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:163.62:353.58:420.59:220.26:514:12Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:153.83:373.410:130.310:180.06:524:12Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:164.14:413.511:220.111:08-0.16:534:12Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:164.45:413.612:18-0.16:544:12Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:124.76:373.71:09-0.26:554:12Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:054.87:283.812:40-0.41:59-0.36:564:12New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:554.88:193.81:27-0.42:50-0.26:574:12New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:454.79:083.82:16-0.33:37-0.26:584:12New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:354.59:583.73:06-0.24:200.06:594:12Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:244.110:483.53:54-0.14:590.17:004:12Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:153.811:413.34:410.15:370.37:004:12Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:063.55:280.46:180.47:014:12Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:343.212:563.26:190.67:050.57:024:12First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:263.11:432.97:240.87:590.67:034:13First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:153.02:302.78:520.88:540.67:034:13First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:053.03:192.610:090.89:440.57:044:13First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:573.14:132.511:040.710:310.47:054:14Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:493.15:072.611:490.511:150.37:054:14Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:363.35:552.712:310.37:064:14Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:173.56:382.91:120.27:064:15Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:573.67:203.012:390.01:540.17:074:15Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:363.88:023.21:21-0.12:360.07:074:16Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:173.98:453.32:05-0.23:18-0.17:084:17Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:003.99:303.42:49-0.23:57-0.17:084:17Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:463.910:183.43:34-0.34:34-0.27:084:18Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:343.911:083.54:20-0.25:10-0.17:094:18Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:263.85:07-0.15:50-0.17:094:19Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:023.512:203.66:000.06:36-0.17:094:20Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:573.61:153.47:030.27:300.07:094:21Third Quarter31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8447277)

Common Questions About Onset Beach, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Onset Beach, MA today?

Slack tide in Onset Beach, MA is approximately 4:38 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 Onset Beach, MA?

Onset Beach, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 Onset Beach, 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 Onset Beach, MA?

Tide predictions for Onset Beach, 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 Onset Beach, MA?

Tide data for Onset Beach, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8447277. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8447277.

What is the moon phase in Onset Beach, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Onset Beach, MA is First Quarter (36% illuminated). This places Onset Beach, 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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