Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 41m at 8:29 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 2:43 pm (10.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Dec 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:588.76:118.912:041.87:535:13Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:489.07:059.012:321.012:581.57:545:12Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:379.48:009.11:220.91:521.07:555:12Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:279.98:549.42:130.72:470.57:565:12Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:1710.59:479.83:050.33:40-0.27:575:12Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:0511.110:3810.13:55-0.14:31-0.97:585:11New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:5411.711:2910.44:45-0.45:21-1.47:595:11New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:4312.05:35-0.76:12-1.88:005:11New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:2110.612:3412.16:25-0.87:03-2.08:015:11New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:1410.61:2712.07:17-0.87:55-1.98:025:11Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:0810.52:2211.78:11-0.68:48-1.68:035:11Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:0410.43:1811.39:07-0.39:43-1.28:035:11Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:0210.24:1810.710:050.010:41-0.78:045:12First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:0210.05:2110.111:070.411:40-0.28:055:12First Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:049.86:269.612:110.68:065:12First Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:059.87:319.312:400.21:150.78:065:12Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:049.88:349.11:380.52:180.68:075:12Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:009.99:329.02:350.73:180.48:085:13Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:5010.010:229.03:280.84:100.38:085:13Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:3410.111:079.04:160.94:550.18:095:14Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:1410.111:489.04:590.95:360.08:105:14Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:5310.25:400.96:15-0.18:105:15Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:289.012:3110.16:190.96:54-0.18:115:15Full Moon23Wed
24Thu1:079.01:0910.06:590.97:320.08:115:16Full Moon24Thu
25Fri1:459.01:489.97:391.08:110.18:115:16Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:248.92:289.88:201.18:500.28:125:17Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:048.93:099.59:021.29:310.48:125:17Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:458.93:539.39:471.310:150.58:125:18Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:298.94:409.110:351.311:010.68:135:19Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:159.05:319.011:261.311:500.78:135:20Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:049.26:258.912:211.08:135:20Third Quarter31Thu
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 11:36 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). This places Charlestown, Charles River, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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