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 : 10:49 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1m at 4:48 am (8.9 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 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:369.65:149.311:000.711:241.35:098:14Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:299.56:039.711:500.75:098:14Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:249.56:5510.112:201.112:420.65:088:15Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:229.57:4910.51:160.71:360.55:088:16Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:219.78:4411.02:150.22:310.45:088:16Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:219.99:3911.53:13-0.43:270.15:078:17Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:1810.110:3311.94:10-0.94:23-0.15:078:18New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:1410.311:2812.15:05-1.35:17-0.35:078:18New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:1010.45:59-1.66:11-0.45:078:19New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:2212.11:0610.56:53-1.67:05-0.35:068:20Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:1811.92:0210.57:46-1.48:00-0.15:068:20Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:1311.62:5610.38:38-1.18:550.25:068:21Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:0911.13:5010.29:31-0.69:510.55:068:21Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:0510.54:4610.010:24-0.110:490.85:068:22First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:049.95:419.811:190.511:491.15:068:22First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:039.46:359.712:130.95:068:22First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:018.97:289.612:481.21:061.35:068:23First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:598.78:199.71:461.31:581.65:068:23Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:558.69:099.72:431.22:491.75:068:23Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:478.69:559.93:351.13:381.75:068:24Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:338.610:3810.04:210.94:231.75:078:24Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:168.711:1810.15:040.75:051.65:078:24Full Moon22Tue
23Wed11:578.911:5810.25:440.55:461.55:078:24Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:379.06:230.46:271.45:078:25Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:3710.21:169.17:020.37:081.35:088:25Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:1710.31:559.27:400.27:501.25:088:25Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:5710.22:339.38:200.28:321.15:088:25Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:3910.23:139.59:000.29:171.05:098:25Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:2210.03:569.79:430.210:050.95:098:25Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:109.94:429.910:290.310:580.85:108:25Third Quarter30Wed
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 7:48 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 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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