Tides Today & Tomorrow in Onset Beach, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Onset Beach, MA.
Next low tide : 1:06 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 07m at 7:05 am (3.7 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 - Nov 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:563.511:253.04:360.45:220.56:144:37Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:393.35:150.66:030.76:164:36Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:122.912:273.25:580.76:530.86:174:35First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:012.81:183.26:500.87:590.86:184:33First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:532.92:123.28:000.99:130.76:194:32First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:473.13:093.39:210.710:120.56:214:31First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:453.44:103.510:330.510:590.26:224:30Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:453.85:103.811:310.211:43-0.16:234:29Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:404.26:054.012:22-0.16:244:28Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:324.76:574.312:25-0.41:12-0.46:254:27Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:225.07:474.41:09-0.62:03-0.56:274:26Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:125.28:384.41:55-0.72:55-0.66:284:25Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:035.29:314.42:43-0.73:48-0.56:294:24Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:555.010:254.23:33-0.64:40-0.36:304:23Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:514.811:224.04:23-0.45:340.06:324:22Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:494.45:14-0.16:410.26:334:21Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:223.912:504.16:100.38:270.46:344:20Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:223.81:503.87:240.69:420.56:354:20Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:223.72:503.69:420.710:380.56:364:19Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:223.73:513.410:540.711:200.46:384:18Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:233.74:503.411:410.611:490.46:394:17Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:193.85:423.412:160.56:404:17Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:073.96:273.412:090.312:450.46:414:16Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:504.07:083.412:320.21:160.26:424:16New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:284.07:463.41:030.11:510.16:434:15New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:054.08:223.41:380.12:290.16:454:15New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:393.98:583.32:160.03:090.06:464:14New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:143.89:353.22:550.13:470.16:474:14Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:493.610:143.13:350.14:240.16:484:13Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:273.510:563.04:130.24:590.36:494:13Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 10:05 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 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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