Tides Today & Tomorrow in Onset Beach, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Onset Beach, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 54m at 5:30 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:27 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447277
Common Questions About Tides

Onset Beach, MA Tides - Aug 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:513.54:264.29:540.35:368:01Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:573.55:344.312:040.611:07 AM0.25:378:00Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:053.76:404.51:050.412:160.15:387:59Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:064.07:374.71:560.21:170.05:397:57Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:014.38:294.82:430.12:12-0.15:407:56New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:524.59:174.83:280.03:06-0.15:417:55New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:414.610:044.64:07-0.13:58-0.15:427:54New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:294.610:494.44:41-0.14:450.05:437:52Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:164.511:344.15:120.05:280.25:447:51Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:034.35:430.16:090.45:457:50Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:203.712:514.06:160.36:510.65:467:48Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:073.41:393.86:540.47:390.85:477:47First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:543.12:263.57:370.68:391.05:487:46First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:412.93:143.38:290.810:001.15:497:44First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:292.84:073.29:320.911:181.15:507:43First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:242.85:063.210:420.95:517:42Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:252.86:033.312:140.911:46 AM0.75:527:40Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:223.06:513.512:580.712:390.65:537:39Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:093.37:323.71:380.51:260.45:547:37Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:513.68:104.02:150.32:100.25:557:36Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:313.88:494.12:500.12:530.15:567:34Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:124.19:304.23:250.03:370.05:577:33Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:544.310:134.24:00-0.24:20-0.15:587:31Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:374.410:594.24:35-0.25:030.05:597:29Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:244.411:484.05:12-0.25:460.16:007:28Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:154.45:51-0.26:320.36:027:26Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:413.81:104.36:340.07:260.56:037:25Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:383.72:084.27:240.28:430.76:047:23Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:373.63:084.28:260.410:570.76:057:21Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:393.64:134.19:420.56:067:20Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:453.65:224.212:090.611:09 AM0.56:077:18Waning Crescent31Tue
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 8:28 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 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 Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated). This places Onset Beach, 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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