Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:08 am (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 21m at 11:43 pm (11.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Jun 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:2712.21:1110.56:58-1.77:11-0.35:098:13Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:2112.02:0710.37:52-1.68:050.05:098:14Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:1711.73:0310.18:46-1.29:000.45:088:15Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:1311.24:019.89:41-0.79:580.85:088:16Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:1210.65:019.610:39-0.110:591.15:088:16First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:1510.06:019.511:380.45:078:17First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:179.66:599.412:021.412:360.85:078:18First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:199.27:549.51:041.41:311.15:078:18Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:199.08:469.62:051.42:251.35:078:19Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:158.99:339.73:021.23:141.45:068:20Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:058.910:159.93:531.04:001.55:068:20Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:498.910:5410.04:370.84:411.55:068:21Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:308.911:3210.15:180.65:211.55:068:21Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:118.95:570.56:011.55:068:22Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:1110.112:518.96:360.46:401.65:068:22Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:4910.11:308.87:160.47:211.65:068:22Full Moon16Sun
17Mon1:2910.12:108.87:550.48:021.65:068:23Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:0910.02:518.88:360.48:441.75:068:23Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:519.93:328.99:180.59:291.75:068:23Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:359.94:169.010:020.510:181.65:068:24Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:239.85:049.210:490.611:111.45:078:24Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:169.75:539.611:390.55:078:24Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:119.66:4410.012:061.112:310.55:078:24Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:089.67:3710.51:030.71:240.55:078:24Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:089.78:3210.92:020.32:190.35:088:25Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:089.89:2711.43:01-0.33:150.25:088:25Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:0710.010:2211.83:59-0.84:110.05:088:25New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:0410.111:1612.04:54-1.25:05-0.15:098:25New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:0010.25:49-1.45:59-0.15:098:25New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:1112.012:5610.26:42-1.56:53-0.15:108:25New Moon30Sun
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 2:55 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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