Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : 2:26 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 19m at 8:38 am (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Jan 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:079.68:488.31:531.52:380.67:134:21Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:5610.19:378.62:431.23:280.07:134:22Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:4310.610:258.93:320.94:17-0.57:134:23Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:3111.011:149.24:210.55:04-0.97:134:24Full Moon4Sun
5Mon11:2111.35:100.25:53-1.27:134:25Full Moon5Mon
6Tue12:039.512:1211.46:01-0.16:41-1.47:134:26Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:539.81:0411.36:52-0.37:30-1.37:134:27Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:4410.01:5711.07:46-0.38:21-1.17:134:28Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:3610.12:5310.58:41-0.29:13-0.77:134:29Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:3010.13:5110.09:400.010:08-0.37:124:30Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:2610.14:549.410:420.111:040.27:124:31Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:2410.05:588.911:450.27:124:32Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:2310.07:048.612:020.612:490.37:124:33Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:239.98:098.51:010.91:530.37:114:34Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:2110.09:088.52:001.12:530.17:114:35Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:1510.09:598.52:561.13:450.07:104:37Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:0310.110:458.63:461.14:32-0.17:104:38New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:4710.111:288.64:321.05:15-0.17:094:39New Moon18Sun
19Mon11:2910.05:161.05:540.07:094:40New Moon19Mon
20Tue12:078.712:099.95:570.96:320.17:084:41New Moon20Tue
21Wed12:458.712:499.86:381.07:090.27:074:43Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:228.81:289.57:191.07:470.47:074:44Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:598.82:099.28:001.18:250.77:064:45Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:388.82:518.88:441.29:050.97:054:46Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:188.73:378.49:301.49:481.27:054:48First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:028.74:268.110:201.410:351.57:044:49First Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:498.85:207.811:131.411:241.77:034:50First Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:398.96:177.712:091.37:024:51First Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:339.17:167.812:181.71:071.07:014:53Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:299.58:168.01:141.62:060.67:004:54Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat8:2610.09:118.52:121.23:010.06:594:55Waxing Gibbous31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8443838)

Common Questions About Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Charlestown, Charles River, MA today?

Slack tide in Charlestown, Charles River, MA is approximately 11:32 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 Charlestown, Charles River, MA?

Charlestown, Charles River, 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 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 Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Charlestown, Charles River, 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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