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 3h 51m 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 - Jul 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:388.39:459.83:261.23:291.95:108:24Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:268.510:3010.14:140.94:161.75:118:24Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:108.711:1310.44:580.65:011.45:128:24Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:539.011:5610.65:410.25:461.25:128:24Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:369.26:23-0.16:310.95:138:24Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:4010.81:189.57:06-0.37:160.65:138:23Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:2510.92:029.97:49-0.58:030.45:148:23Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:1110.92:4610.28:34-0.58:520.35:158:23Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:0010.73:3310.49:20-0.59:440.25:158:22Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:5110.54:2310.610:09-0.310:390.25:168:22Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:4610.15:1610.711:010.011:380.25:178:21Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:459.76:1210.711:560.35:188:21Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:469.47:1010.812:380.212:530.55:188:20Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:509.28:1110.81:400.11:530.75:198:20Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:569.29:1210.92:430.02:540.85:208:19Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:589.310:1011.03:44-0.23:530.75:218:18Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:549.411:0411.04:41-0.34:480.65:228:18New Moon17Fri
18Sat11:469.611:5511.05:32-0.45:400.65:238:17New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:359.76:21-0.46:290.55:248:16New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:4410.81:219.77:06-0.37:170.65:248:15Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:3010.62:049.77:49-0.18:030.75:258:15Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:1510.22:459.78:310.28:480.95:268:14Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:589.83:269.69:120.69:341.15:278:13Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:439.44:099.59:541.010:211.35:288:12First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:308.94:549.410:391.411:121.55:298:11First Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:208.55:429.311:261.75:308:10First Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:138.26:329.212:041.712:152.05:318:09First Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:078.07:239.312:571.71:062.15:328:08Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:038.08:169.41:521.61:592.15:338:07Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:598.19:099.72:461.42:521.95:348:06Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:508.49:5810.13:381.03:431.65:358:05Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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