Boston tides today
- Tide now 20.4 ft ↓ falling · low 3:21 am (3.5 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:40–4:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 58 °F smooth · 2.2 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 52 °F from the SW, gusts 10 · overcast
- Sun 6:50 am–4:37 pm 9 h 47 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:15 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:15 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:20–4:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Boston there are high tides at 6:56 am (24.7 ft) and 7:17 pm (24.0 ft) and low tides at 2:47 am and 3:10 pm. Tide coefficient 96. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:21 am. The sun rises at 6:50 am and sets at 4:37 pm: 9 h 47 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:15 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:22 am to 2:22 am and from 12:53 pm to 2:53 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (6 mph). Overcast, 52 °F.
Fishing in Boston today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 6:56 am, coefficient 96
- Sunrise at 6:50 am
- Rising pressure (+0.57 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (2.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 96 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:10 am to 7:40 am, combines the 6:56 am high tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 2:10 pm to 2:50 pm, with the 3:10 pm low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 1:50 am to 3:50 am, with the 2:47 am low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European flounder, European plaice, common sole and whiting. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European plaice and common sole. What you can catch
Beach day in Boston
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 2.3 ft waves
- Low tide at 3:10 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (85% cloud cover)
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (16 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 58 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.3 ft
2.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 58 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 16 mph
Moderate offshore wind (16 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 2:47 am
Low tide at 2:47 am and 3:10 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:56 am and 7:17 pm. Coefficient 96 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Boston
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Tides in Boston
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:47 am 3.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:56 am 24.7 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Low tide 3:10 pm 3.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:17 pm 24.0 ft · coef. 95
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 27 min to low tide at 3:21 am.
Tide coefficient 96 for the 6:56 am high tide and 95 for the 7:17 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 21.4 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on March 21 (25.5 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (1.0 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 96, 21.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 37, 8.6 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:50 am · 4:37 pm | Low tide 2:47 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 6:56 am · 24.7 ft | Low tide 3:10 pm · 3.2 ft | High tide 7:17 pm · 24.0 ft | Coef. 96 | 92% | Major periods 12:22 am · 12:53 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 6:52 am · 4:35 pm | Low tide 3:21 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 7:36 am · 24.0 ft | Low tide 3:35 pm · 3.9 ft | High tide 7:57 pm · 23.4 ft | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 1:25 am · 1:58 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:54 am · 4:33 pm | Low tide 3:36 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 8:20 am · 22.6 ft | Low tide 3:45 pm · 4.6 ft | High tide 8:42 pm · 22.2 ft | Coef. 88 | 76% | Major periods 2:30 am · 3:02 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:56 am · 4:31 pm | Low tide 3:58 am · 3.7 ft | High tide 9:13 am · 20.9 ft | Low tide 4:15 pm · 5.5 ft | High tide 9:35 pm · 20.8 ft | Coef. 79 | 65% | Major periods 3:33 am · 4:03 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:58 am · 4:29 pm | Low tide 4:39 am · 4.2 ft | High tide 10:23 am · 19.2 ft | Low tide 5:01 pm · 6.6 ft | High tide 10:45 pm · 19.5 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:32 am · 4:59 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:59 am · 4:27 pm | Low tide 5:34 am · 5.0 ft | High tide 11:49 am · 18.1 ft | Low tide 6:06 pm · 7.6 ft | — | Coef. 58 | 43% | Major periods 5:26 am · 5:51 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:01 am · 4:25 pm | High tide 12:09 am · 18.8 ft | Low tide 6:51 am · 5.7 ft | High tide 1:08 pm · 18.1 ft | Low tide 7:45 pm · 8.0 ft | Coef. 56 | 32% | Major periods 6:15 am · 6:39 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Boston Barrier station (Environment Agency), 0.7 mi from Boston. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta): Boston Barrier (E68651), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E68651. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Modified: harmonic constants fitted by TidePlanet from the measured tidal levels of 2025-10-29 to 2026-10-22 (356 days).
The sea at Boston
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 3.4 ft with a period of 4 s, from the north-northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 55.9 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.2 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:54 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Environment Agency Geomatics (EA Geomatics), National Network of Regional Coastal Monitoring Programmes (NNRCMP), via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Diving in Boston today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (6:56 am): little current from 6:41 am to 7:11 am
- 2.0 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light offshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 2:47 am (1:20–3:10 am), high tide 6:56 am (6:41–7:11 am), low tide 3:10 pm (1:40–3:30 pm) and high tide 7:17 pm (7:02–7:32 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.3 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 57.6 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:13 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:15 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 6:50 am to 7:30 am, combines slack water at high tide, small waves, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 1:30 pm to 2:40 pm, with slack water at low tide, small waves, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Mick Sam 6.1 mi
- G Awap 10 mi
- Wreck 5.5 mi
- Wreck 5.5 mi
- Wreck 7.5 mi
- RSPB Freiston Shore 5.5 mi
- East Coast Diving 1.0 mi
- Boston Sub Aqua Club 1.1 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Boston
Now in Boston
- Low / high
- 45 / 60 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 22%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.17 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 46° | 45° | 46° | 50° | 58° | 59° | 55° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 SW | 9 SW | 11 SSW | 13 SSW | 14 SW | 12 WSW | 6 WSW | 6 SW |
| Gusts | 15 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 12 | 10 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.9 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.2 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 52° 6 SW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 50° 4 WSW 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 48° 3 WSW 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 46° 3 S 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 49° 4 SSW 0.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 5 S 0.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 4 S 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 4 SE 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 45 / 60 °F | 16 mph SW | 2.3 ft | 6:56 am · 7:17 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 46 / 58 °F | 5 mph S | 0.7 ft | 7:36 am · 7:57 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 45 / 58 °F | 7 mph SE | 0.8 ft | 8:20 am · 8:42 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 55 °F | 5 mph E | 0.7 ft | 9:13 am · 9:35 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 51 °F | 10 mph NNW | 3.4 ft | 10:23 am · 10:45 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 45 / 53 °F | 15 mph N | 3.2 ft | 11:49 am | |
| Tue 3 | 48 / 56 °F | 13 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | 12:09 am · 1:08 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 50 / 55 °F | 9 mph NE | 2.0 ft | 1:29 am · 2:16 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 49 / 53 °F | 12 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | 2:37 am · 3:13 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 52 °F | 8 mph E | 1.4 ft | 3:33 am · 4:00 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 52 °F | 9 mph ESE | 1.1 ft | 4:19 am · 4:42 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 51 °F | 8 mph E | 1.1 ft | 5:00 am · 5:21 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 58 °F | 8 mph SSE | 1.2 ft | 5:38 am · 5:58 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 55 °F | 6 mph E | 0.6 ft | 6:14 am · 6:32 pm |
- Thu 29 Fog 46° / 58° 0.7 ft
- Fri 30 Fog 45° / 58° 0.8 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 47° / 55° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 46° / 51° 3.4 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 45° / 53° 3.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 48° / 56° 2.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 50° / 55° 2.0 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.9 °F; normal high: 55 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Boston
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:34 am
- Full dark 5:53 pm
- Civil dawn 6:14 am
- Civil dusk 5:13 pm
- Solar noon 11:44 am (24° high)
- Daylight 9 h 47 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:46 pm
- Full dark 5:53 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,859 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Boston
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:22–2:22 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:53–2:53 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:56–10:56 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:45–5:45 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 8:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Boston
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 2.5 mi
- Jetty 5.3 mi
- Jetty 5.3 mi
- Boat ramp 3.6 mi
- Marina 2.7 mi
- Port of Fosdyke 7.2 mi
- Boston Angling Centre 0.6 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Tides near BostonTides nearby
- Skirbeck1.3 mi
- Fishtoft2.5 mi
- Butterwick3.9 mi
- Fosdyke6.7 mi
- Skegness19 mi
- Ingoldmells21 mi
- Chapel Saint Leonards22 mi
- Hunstanton22 mi
- Heacham22 mi
- King's Lynn23 mi
Boston at a glance
- Town or city of about 45,339 people. Coordinates: 52.976° N, 0.027° W.
- The nearest tide station, Boston Barrier, is 0.7 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about BostonQuestions
What time is high tide today in Boston?
Today in Boston there are high tides at 6:56 am (24.7 ft) and 7:17 pm (24.0 ft) and low tides at 2:47 am and 3:10 pm. Tide coefficient 96.
What time is sunset today in Boston?
At 4:37 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Boston?
At 6:52 am. First light comes at 5:35 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:22–2:22 am, Minor 9:56–10:56 am, Major 12:53–2:53 pm, Minor 4:45–5:45 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Boston?
Overcast, from 45 °F to 60 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (6 mph) and a 22% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Boston?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 2.2 s from the southwest. The water is 57.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Boston?
The best time to visit Boston is from July to August: highs of 71 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 6 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Boston Barrier tidal level station of the Environment Agency (England). This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta), under the Open Government Licence v3.0; constants fitted by TidePlanet from a year of its readings. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).