Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 03m at 5:28 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:568.73:059.48:561.99:321.35:405:27First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:468.33:559.19:442.210:251.65:415:25First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:408.14:508.910:382.411:201.75:435:23First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:378.05:468.911:332.55:445:21First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:338.16:429.112:151.712:282.35:455:20Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:278.47:379.41:091.41:232.05:465:18Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:168.98:289.82:001.12:161.55:475:16Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:019.49:1510.22:470.63:040.85:485:15Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:4210.010:0010.63:310.23:510.25:495:13Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:2310.610:4410.84:14-0.24:36-0.45:505:11Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:0411.111:3110.94:57-0.55:22-0.95:525:10Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:4811.55:41-0.66:10-1.25:535:08Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:1910.812:3411.66:26-0.56:59-1.25:545:06Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:0910.61:2311.67:14-0.37:50-1.05:555:05Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:0110.22:1511.38:050.18:46-0.75:565:03Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:589.83:1310.99:010.69:45-0.25:575:01Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:019.44:1610.510:021.010:490.15:585:00Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:089.15:2410.111:071.311:540.46:004:58Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:169.16:3210.012:131.36:014:57Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:219.37:3910.012:580.41:191.16:024:55Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:209.68:3910.01:590.42:210.86:034:54Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:1110.09:3110.12:530.33:150.56:044:52Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:5510.210:1710.03:400.34:030.26:064:51New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:3410.310:599.94:220.44:470.16:074:49New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:1210.411:409.75:010.55:280.06:084:48New Moon25Fri
26Sat11:4910.35:400.86:080.16:094:46New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:209.512:2610.16:181.06:480.36:104:45Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:009.21:059.96:571.37:290.56:124:43Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:428.91:459.77:381.78:110.86:134:42Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:258.52:299.48:212.08:571.16:144:41Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:138.33:179.29:082.39:471.46:154:39First 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 8:35 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 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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