Tides Today & Tomorrow in Onset Beach, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Onset Beach, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 40m at 5:38 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:40 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447277
Common Questions About Tides

Onset Beach, MA Tides - Feb 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:463.59:063.32:33-0.33:22-0.26:544:57Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:193.59:413.33:15-0.33:53-0.26:534:59Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:523.410:183.33:53-0.34:23-0.26:525:00Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:293.310:573.24:30-0.24:51-0.26:515:01Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:103.111:403.25:06-0.15:22-0.16:505:02Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:553.05:450.05:58-0.16:495:04Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:263.212:452.96:310.26:430.06:485:05Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:173.21:402.97:300.37:400.06:475:06Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:133.32:392.98:460.38:480.06:455:08Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:143.53:453.010:130.210:01-0.16:445:09Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:233.74:533.211:270.011:11-0.36:435:10Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:294.05:563.612:25-0.36:425:11Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:284.46:524.012:13-0.61:16-0.56:405:13Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:214.67:454.31:10-0.82:06-0.76:395:14New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:124.88:364.52:06-0.92:54-0.86:385:15New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:024.89:264.63:02-0.93:38-0.86:365:16New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:524.610:174.53:54-0.84:17-0.76:355:18Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:424.311:094.34:42-0.64:55-0.66:335:19Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:333.95:28-0.35:33-0.36:325:20Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:024.012:263.56:160.06:140.06:315:21First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:563.71:193.27:160.47:020.26:295:23First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:513.42:142.99:100.68:000.46:285:24First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:493.13:122.710:310.69:100.56:265:25First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:533.04:152.711:240.610:220.56:255:26Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:583.05:152.812:040.56:235:27Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:523.16:063.012:370.36:225:29Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:353.26:483.112:080.21:100.26:205:30Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:123.37:263.312:520.01:440.06:185:31Full Moon28Tue
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 8:39 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 84% 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 Waning Gibbous (84% 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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