Tides Today & Tomorrow in Onset Beach, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Onset Beach, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:12 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 22m at 10:41 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447277
Common Questions About Tides

Onset Beach, MA Tides - Dec 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:313.02:472.89:280.89:290.46:494:13First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:223.23:442.910:350.610:200.26:514:13Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:183.54:443.111:280.311:080.06:524:12Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:143.85:403.312:140.16:534:12Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:064.16:333.612:59-0.16:544:12Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:564.47:233.812:41-0.51:46-0.36:544:12Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:464.78:134.01:28-0.62:35-0.46:554:12Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:364.89:054.22:18-0.73:25-0.56:564:12Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:274.89:574.23:10-0.74:13-0.56:574:12Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:204.610:524.24:03-0.65:00-0.46:584:12Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:164.411:494.14:55-0.35:48-0.26:594:12Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:134.15:51-0.16:430.07:004:12Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:484.11:113.86:580.27:540.17:014:12Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:464.02:083.68:520.49:160.27:014:12Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:454.03:083.310:250.410:170.37:024:12Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:473.94:103.211:260.411:010.37:034:13Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:483.95:123.212:140.37:034:13Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:454.06:063.312:530.37:044:13Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:344.06:543.412:110.21:260.27:054:14Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:194.07:373.412:480.11:570.17:054:14New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:014.08:183.41:270.02:300.17:064:15New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:403.98:583.42:090.03:060.07:064:15New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:173.89:363.32:52-0.13:420.07:074:16New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:533.610:153.23:340.04:170.07:074:16Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:293.410:533.14:150.04:510.07:084:17Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:063.211:343.04:550.25:250.17:084:17Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:463.05:350.36:000.27:084:18Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:163.012:302.96:190.56:400.27:094:19First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:003.01:162.87:130.67:280.27:094:19First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:463.12:072.78:220.68:250.27:094:20First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:373.23:032.89:420.59:290.17:094:21First Quarter31Sat
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 1:56 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 5% 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 (5% 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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