Tides Today & Tomorrow in Onset Beach, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Onset Beach, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 52m at 1:06 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:35 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447277
Common Questions About Tides

Onset Beach, MA Tides - Aug 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:064.410:294.64:370.04:120.05:368:00New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:544.311:154.35:100.14:590.15:377:59Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:424.25:400.15:420.35:387:58Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:014.012:304.06:120.36:260.55:397:57Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:473.71:183.86:460.47:120.75:407:56Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:333.42:053.67:250.58:060.95:417:55First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:183.12:513.58:110.79:131.05:427:53First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:042.93:383.39:050.810:301.05:437:52First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:522.84:293.310:060.811:360.95:447:51First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:472.85:263.311:070.75:457:49Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:472.96:203.512:290.812:030.65:467:48Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:413.07:073.71:140.612:530.55:477:47Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:273.37:493.91:550.41:380.35:497:45Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:103.68:294.12:350.22:230.15:507:44Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:523.89:114.33:140.13:080.05:517:42Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:354.09:544.43:52-0.13:53-0.15:527:41Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:194.210:394.44:29-0.24:38-0.15:537:40Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:064.311:274.35:06-0.25:230.05:547:38Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:554.35:43-0.26:090.15:557:37Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:184.112:484.36:24-0.17:000.35:567:35Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:134.01:434.37:090.08:020.55:577:34Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:103.82:414.38:020.29:410.75:587:32Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:083.73:414.29:060.411:290.65:597:31Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:113.64:474.210:200.46:007:29Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:173.75:544.312:350.511:36 AM0.46:017:27Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:223.86:564.41:280.412:400.36:027:26Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:194.17:494.52:130.31:340.26:037:24Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:114.38:374.62:540.22:220.16:047:23New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:584.49:224.53:290.23:080.16:057:21New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:444.410:054.43:590.13:530.16:067:19New Moon30Sun
31Mon10:284.410:474.24:280.14:360.16:077:18Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 4:20 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 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 Waning 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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