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 3h 19m 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 - Feb 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:499.43:118.99:020.79:200.86:584:57Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:349.24:018.49:521.010:081.36:564:59Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:239.04:558.010:451.310:581.66:555:00Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:158.85:517.711:401.411:511.86:545:01Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:098.86:507.612:371.46:535:03Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:058.97:477.812:451.91:331.36:525:04Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:599.18:408.11:401.72:260.96:515:05Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:499.59:268.52:321.43:130.56:505:07Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:349.910:088.93:200.93:570.06:485:08New Moon9Tue
10Wed10:1710.310:489.44:050.44:38-0.46:475:09New Moon10Wed
11Thu10:5910.611:289.94:49-0.15:19-0.86:465:10New Moon11Thu
12Fri11:4310.85:34-0.56:00-1.06:445:12New Moon12Fri
13Sat12:1010.312:2710.86:19-0.86:43-1.16:435:13Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:5210.61:1310.67:05-0.97:27-1.06:425:14Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:3710.72:0110.37:54-0.98:14-0.76:405:16Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:2410.72:539.98:46-0.79:05-0.36:395:17First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:1610.63:519.39:43-0.410:010.16:385:18First Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:1410.34:548.910:44-0.111:010.56:365:19First Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:1710.16:018.611:480.16:355:21First Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:2310.07:118.612:040.712:550.16:335:22Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:3210.08:188.91:100.82:000.06:325:23Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:3610.19:179.22:140.63:00-0.26:305:24Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:3310.310:079.63:130.33:53-0.56:295:26Full Moon23Tue
24Wed10:2310.410:539.84:060.04:39-0.66:275:27Full Moon24Wed
25Thu11:0910.411:3510.04:53-0.25:22-0.56:265:28Full Moon25Thu
26Fri11:5210.35:38-0.36:02-0.46:245:29Full Moon26Fri
27Sat12:1410.012:3310.06:20-0.36:41-0.16:235:31Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:529.91:149.77:02-0.17:200.26:215:32Waning Gibbous28Sun
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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