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 3h 47m 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 - Jan 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:159.35:398.911:340.911:540.67:134:21First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:079.76:388.912:320.57:134:22Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:0210.27:399.012:490.61:320.07:134:23Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:5810.78:399.31:460.42:31-0.67:134:24Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:5411.29:379.52:420.13:28-1.17:134:25Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:4911.610:329.83:38-0.24:23-1.57:134:26Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:4411.811:289.94:32-0.45:16-1.77:134:27Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:3911.85:26-0.56:09-1.87:134:28Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:2310.012:3411.66:20-0.57:01-1.67:134:29Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:1710.01:2911.27:14-0.37:53-1.27:124:30Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:109.92:2410.68:090.08:45-0.77:124:31Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:039.73:2010.09:060.39:38-0.17:124:32Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:589.54:199.310:050.610:320.47:114:33Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:539.45:198.811:050.911:260.97:114:34Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:489.26:198.412:061.07:114:36Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:429.27:198.112:201.31:061.07:104:37Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:369.28:178.11:141.52:040.97:104:38Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:269.39:078.12:071.62:560.87:094:39Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:129.59:528.32:551.53:410.57:094:40Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:559.710:338.43:401.44:210.37:084:42New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:349.811:128.54:211.25:000.27:074:43New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:139.911:508.75:011.15:370.07:074:44New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:5210.05:410.96:15-0.17:064:45New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:278.812:3010.06:200.86:52-0.17:054:47Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:048.91:099.97:010.87:30-0.17:044:48Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:419.01:499.87:420.78:090.07:044:49Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:199.22:329.68:260.78:510.17:034:50Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:019.33:199.39:140.69:370.37:024:52First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:479.54:129.010:080.610:270.57:014:53First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:399.75:108.711:050.511:220.77:004:54First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:349.96:128.612:060.36:594:56First Quarter31Fri
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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