Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : 11:30 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 56m at 5:05 pm (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Jun 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:298.69:409.73:171.33:241.85:098:14Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:168.710:229.94:041.04:081.75:098:14Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:598.811:0210.14:470.74:511.65:088:15Full Moon3Wed
4Thu11:408.811:4210.35:280.55:321.55:088:16Full Moon4Thu
5Fri12:218.96:090.36:131.45:088:17Full Moon5Fri
6Sat12:2210.41:039.06:490.16:551.35:078:17Full Moon6Sat
7Sun1:0310.51:449.17:310.07:381.25:078:18Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:4610.52:269.38:13-0.18:231.15:078:19Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue2:3010.53:109.48:57-0.19:111.05:068:19Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed3:1810.43:579.69:430.010:030.95:068:20Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:0910.24:479.910:330.010:590.85:068:20Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:0410.05:4010.211:250.111:570.65:068:21Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:039.86:3510.512:200.25:068:21Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:039.77:3110.812:570.31:160.35:068:22Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:069.68:2911.01:570.02:130.45:068:22Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:089.69:2611.32:58-0.33:110.45:068:23Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:089.710:2211.53:57-0.64:080.35:068:23New Moon17Wed
18Thu11:059.811:1611.54:53-0.95:020.35:068:23New Moon18Thu
19Fri11:599.95:46-1.05:550.35:068:24New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:0811.512:529.96:37-0.96:460.45:068:24New Moon20Sat
21Sun1:0011.21:439.87:27-0.77:370.55:078:24Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:5110.92:319.78:14-0.48:270.85:078:24Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:4010.53:189.69:010.09:161.05:078:24Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:2810.04:059.59:470.410:071.35:078:25Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:189.54:539.410:340.911:001.55:088:25First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:109.15:419.311:221.311:531.65:088:25First Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:038.76:299.312:111.65:098:25First Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:568.47:189.312:471.71:001.85:098:25First Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:518.28:089.41:411.61:502.05:098:25Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:468.28:589.62:341.52:402.05:108:25Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 8:17 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 Charlestown, Charles River, MA?

Charlestown, Charles River, MA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Charlestown, Charles River, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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