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 45m at 5:12 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:07 am (4.6 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 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:564.01:304.47:000.27:470.65:368:01First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:493.72:244.17:430.49:070.95:378:00First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:423.43:183.98:350.610:431.05:387:59First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:363.24:153.69:370.811:451.05:397:58First Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:353.05:163.510:430.85:407:56Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:373.06:153.512:300.911:43 AM0.85:417:55Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:333.17:053.61:060.812:340.75:427:54Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:213.37:463.71:410.61:200.55:437:53Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:023.48:233.82:160.52:040.45:447:51Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:403.68:573.92:520.32:470.35:457:50Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:163.79:313.93:280.23:300.25:467:49Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:513.810:053.94:030.14:110.25:477:47Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:273.810:423.84:350.14:500.25:487:46Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:053.811:233.75:050.05:260.35:497:45Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:473.85:360.16:030.45:507:43Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:083.612:333.96:110.16:450.55:517:42Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:573.51:233.96:510.27:340.65:527:40Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:513.42:173.97:400.28:410.75:537:39Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:473.43:164.08:400.310:140.75:547:37Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:483.44:204.19:520.311:480.65:557:36Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:543.65:284.211:070.25:567:34Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:013.96:334.512:490.412:180.05:577:33Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:024.27:314.71:380.11:19-0.15:587:31Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:574.68:234.92:23-0.12:16-0.35:597:30New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:484.99:134.93:07-0.23:11-0.36:007:28New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:385.010:014.83:50-0.34:04-0.36:017:27New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:285.010:494.64:29-0.34:54-0.26:027:25Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:174.811:384.25:06-0.25:380.16:037:24Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:074.65:420.06:210.36:047:22Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:283.912:594.26:200.27:060.66:057:20Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed1:193.61:523.97:010.57:590.96:067:19First Quarter31Wed
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 8:09 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 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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