42.3717’ N, 71.0550’ W

Charlestown, Charles River, MA

50°
H 62°
L 46°
N
8mph
Low tide
1:12 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 46m at 1:12 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:25 pm (8.9 ft)
Sunset today : 5:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Feb 1818

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:5110.27:398.612:360.71:270.07:025:01Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:5610.48:458.81:390.72:31-0.37:015:03Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:5810.69:449.12:410.53:30-0.77:005:04Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:5510.910:399.43:390.24:25-0.96:595:05New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:4911.011:299.64:330.05:15-1.16:585:07New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:4010.95:25-0.26:02-1.06:565:08New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:179.712:2910.76:14-0.26:47-0.86:555:09Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:029.71:1510.37:02-0.17:30-0.46:545:11Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:459.72:019.87:490.18:130.16:535:12Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:279.52:479.38:360.48:570.66:515:13Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:119.23:368.79:250.89:431.16:505:14First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:579.04:288.210:181.110:311.66:495:16First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:478.85:237.811:121.411:231.96:485:17First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:408.66:227.512:091.56:465:18First Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:368.67:227.512:172.11:081.56:455:20Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:338.88:197.71:132.12:051.36:435:21Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:279.19:098.02:071.92:560.96:425:22Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:159.59:538.42:581.63:410.56:415:23Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:589.910:338.83:431.14:220.16:395:25Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:3910.211:119.24:270.75:01-0.36:385:26Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:2010.411:509.65:090.25:40-0.66:365:27Full Moon21Sat
22Sun12:0210.65:52-0.26:20-0.86:355:28Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:2910.012:4510.56:36-0.57:01-0.86:335:30Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:0910.31:3010.47:21-0.67:43-0.66:325:31Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:5210.52:1710.08:09-0.68:29-0.36:305:32Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:3810.53:099.59:01-0.49:190.16:285:33Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:3010.34:079.09:58-0.210:150.66:275:35Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:2710.15:118.611:000.111:160.96:255:36Third Quarter28Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8443838)

Common Questions About Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Charlestown, Charles River, MA?

Charlestown, Charles River, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 69% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Charlestown, Charles River, 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 Charlestown, Charles River, MA?

Tide predictions for Charlestown, Charles River, 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 Charlestown, Charles River, MA?

Tide data for Charlestown, Charles River, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8443838. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8443838.

What is the moon phase in Charlestown, Charles River, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Charlestown, Charles River, MA is First Quarter (69% illuminated). This places Charlestown, Charles River, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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