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 56m 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 - Nov 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:048.14:109.010:012.410:401.56:174:38First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:588.15:058.910:562.411:331.46:184:37First Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:528.36:019.111:512.26:194:36First Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:438.76:569.312:261.212:461.86:204:34Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:339.27:509.61:170.91:411.26:224:33Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:209.98:4110.02:060.52:330.56:234:32Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:0510.69:3010.42:540.13:22-0.36:244:31Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:4911.210:1810.63:40-0.34:11-1.06:254:30Full Moon8Fri
9Sat10:3411.711:0710.74:26-0.54:59-1.46:274:29Full Moon9Sat
10Sun11:2112.011:5910.65:13-0.65:49-1.76:284:27Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:1112.06:02-0.56:40-1.66:294:26Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:5110.41:0311.86:53-0.37:33-1.46:304:25Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:4710.11:5811.47:470.18:29-0.96:324:24Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu2:459.82:5710.98:440.59:28-0.46:334:23Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:489.54:0110.49:460.910:310.06:344:23Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:539.35:099.910:521.211:340.36:354:22Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:589.36:169.611:581.26:374:21Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:009.57:229.512:360.51:041.16:384:20Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:579.78:219.41:340.62:050.86:394:19Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:469.99:139.42:270.72:590.56:404:18Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:2910.19:589.43:130.83:450.36:424:18New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:0810.210:399.33:550.84:270.26:434:17New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:4510.211:199.24:341.05:060.16:444:16New Moon23Sat
24Sun11:2110.211:589.05:121.15:450.16:454:16New Moon24Sun
25Mon11:5910.15:501.26:240.26:464:15New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:378.812:379.96:301.47:040.46:474:15Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:178.71:189.77:101.67:440.66:494:14Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:598.52:009.57:521.88:280.86:504:14Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri2:438.32:459.38:372.09:131.06:514:13Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat3:308.33:349.19:262.110:021.06:524:13First Quarter30Sat
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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