Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 00m at 10:49 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:3010.212:4211.66:31-0.27:13-1.26:534:12Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:2410.01:3611.17:250.18:01-0.86:554:12Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:189.72:3010.58:190.58:55-0.26:564:12Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:129.53:309.89:130.99:490.46:574:12Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:129.34:249.310:131.210:430.86:584:11Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:069.15:248.811:131.411:371.26:594:11Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:009.16:248.512:131.46:594:11Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:549.27:248.412:311.51:071.47:004:11Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:429.38:188.41:191.62:011.27:014:11Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:309.59:068.42:071.62:550.97:024:11Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:129.79:488.52:551.53:370.77:034:11Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:549.910:308.63:371.44:190.47:044:11New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:3010.011:068.74:191.34:550.27:054:12New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:1210.111:488.85:011.25:370.17:054:12New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:4810.25:371.16:130.07:064:12New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:308.812:3010.26:191.06:55-0.17:074:12Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:068.91:1210.27:011.07:37-0.17:074:13Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:489.11:5410.17:490.98:19-0.17:084:13Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:309.22:429.98:370.99:070.07:094:13First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:189.43:369.79:310.89:550.17:094:14First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:069.74:309.410:250.610:490.27:104:14First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:0010.05:309.311:250.411:430.37:104:15First Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:0010.36:309.212:250.17:114:15Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:5410.67:369.312:430.31:25-0.37:114:16Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:5411.08:369.41:430.22:25-0.77:124:16Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:5411.39:369.62:370.03:25-1.17:124:17Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:4811.510:309.83:37-0.24:19-1.47:124:18Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:4211.611:249.94:31-0.35:13-1.57:124:19Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:3611.55:19-0.36:01-1.47:134:19Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:189.912:2411.26:13-0.26:49-1.17:134:20Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:069.91:1810.77:010.07:37-0.87:134:21Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 1:57 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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