Tides Today & Tomorrow in Onset Beach, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Onset Beach, MA.
Next low tide : 6:15 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 51m at 12:11 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447277
Common Questions About Tides

Onset Beach, MA Tides - Oct 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:254.19:423.73:100.13:500.26:396:24Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:574.010:173.63:450.14:280.26:406:23Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:303.910:533.44:210.25:050.36:416:21Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:053.711:333.34:560.25:390.46:426:19Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:443.65:320.36:140.66:446:17Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:173.112:293.56:090.46:530.76:456:16Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:073.11:213.46:520.67:420.96:466:14Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:003.12:173.57:460.78:530.96:476:12Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:563.23:153.58:550.710:220.86:486:11Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:543.44:173.710:160.611:270.56:496:09Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:563.75:223.911:320.36:506:08Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:584.16:234.112:160.212:350.06:516:06Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:544.67:194.41:00-0.11:30-0.26:526:04Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:475.08:114.51:43-0.42:23-0.46:536:03New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:385.39:014.62:27-0.53:15-0.56:556:01New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:285.49:524.63:13-0.64:08-0.46:566:00New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:195.310:444.44:00-0.55:00-0.36:575:58Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:125.011:374.24:48-0.35:490.06:585:56Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:074.75:35-0.16:380.36:595:55Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:343.91:054.36:230.37:380.67:005:53First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:323.72:043.97:180.69:280.87:015:52First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:313.63:023.78:320.910:440.87:035:51First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:303.54:003.510:530.911:350.87:045:49First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:303.44:593.311:540.97:055:48Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:293.55:553.312:080.712:340.87:065:46Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:223.66:433.412:320.61:060.67:075:45Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:073.87:253.412:570.51:390.57:095:43Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:453.98:023.51:270.32:130.37:105:42Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:204.08:383.52:010.22:510.27:115:41Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:544.09:133.52:370.13:300.17:125:39Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:264.08:493.52:140.13:080.16:134:38Full Moon31Sun
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 3:13 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 81% 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 (81% 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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