Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 30m at 10:35 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:48 am (8.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Jul 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:1411.82:5310.88:36-1.48:57-0.45:108:25Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:1011.33:4810.89:29-0.99:54-0.15:118:24Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:0810.74:4410.610:23-0.410:530.25:118:24First Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:0710.15:4010.411:180.111:540.55:128:24First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:089.56:3710.212:140.75:128:24First Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:099.17:3310.012:540.71:101.15:138:23Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:108.88:289.91:550.92:051.45:148:23Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:088.79:219.92:540.93:001.55:148:23Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:018.710:0910.03:480.83:501.65:158:22Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:478.810:5210.14:350.74:361.55:168:22Full Moon10Sun
11Mon11:308.911:3310.15:170.65:191.45:178:22Full Moon11Mon
12Tue12:099.05:560.46:001.35:178:21Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:1210.212:489.16:340.46:411.25:188:20Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:5110.21:269.27:120.37:211.15:198:20Full Moon14Thu
15Fri1:3010.12:039.37:490.38:011.15:208:19Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:0910.02:409.48:270.48:431.15:218:19Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:499.83:189.59:060.59:261.15:218:18Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:319.63:599.79:470.610:121.15:228:17Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:169.44:439.810:310.711:021.05:238:17Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:069.25:3110.011:190.811:560.85:248:16Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:009.16:2310.212:110.95:258:15Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:579.07:1910.512:520.61:060.95:268:14Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:579.18:1810.91:510.32:040.75:278:13Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:599.49:1711.32:52-0.13:040.45:288:12Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:599.810:1611.63:50-0.64:030.05:298:12New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:5610.211:1211.94:46-1.05:00-0.45:308:11New Moon26Tue
27Wed11:5110.65:40-1.45:55-0.75:318:10New Moon27Wed
28Thu12:0712.012:4510.96:32-1.56:49-0.85:328:09New Moon28Thu
29Fri1:0311.91:3811.17:23-1.57:43-0.85:338:08Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:5711.62:3011.18:14-1.28:37-0.65:348:07Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun2:5111.13:2110.99:04-0.79:31-0.35:358:05Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 1:41 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Charlestown, Charles River, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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