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 : 5:28 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 52m at 11:29 am (9.9 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 - Sep 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:1310.112:429.56:300.36:410.86:087:20Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:5110.21:179.77:060.37:210.66:097:18Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:3010.11:529.97:430.38:010.56:107:16Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:0910.02:2910.08:210.48:440.46:117:14Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri2:519.83:0910.29:010.59:290.46:127:13Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat3:359.53:5310.29:440.810:190.56:137:11Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:269.24:4310.210:331.011:150.56:147:09Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:228.95:3910.211:291.26:167:08Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:238.86:4010.312:150.512:281.36:177:06Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:288.87:4510.41:170.51:311.26:187:04Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:349.18:5110.72:210.22:351.06:197:02Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:369.59:5311.03:23-0.13:380.56:207:01Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:3310.010:5011.34:20-0.54:360.06:216:59New Moon13Sat
14Sun11:2510.511:4411.35:13-0.85:30-0.46:226:57New Moon14Sun
15Mon12:1410.86:02-0.96:22-0.76:236:55New Moon15Mon
16Tue12:3611.21:0210.96:50-0.87:12-0.76:246:54Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:2610.91:4810.97:36-0.48:01-0.56:256:52Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu2:1610.52:3410.78:210.08:50-0.26:266:50Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:059.93:2010.39:070.69:400.36:276:48Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat3:559.34:089.99:551.210:330.86:286:46First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:498.85:009.510:461.811:291.26:296:45First Quarter21Sun
22Mon5:468.35:569.211:412.26:306:43First Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:458.16:549.012:271.512:382.46:316:41First Quarter23Tue
24Wed7:448.17:539.01:251.61:352.46:326:39Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:408.28:499.22:221.62:312.26:346:38Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:308.69:399.53:141.43:231.96:356:36Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:148.910:239.83:591.14:101.46:366:34Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:529.310:0410.03:390.83:521.05:375:32Full Moon28Sun
29Mon10:289.710:4310.14:170.54:330.65:385:31Full Moon29Mon
30Tue11:0410.011:2210.24:540.35:130.35:395:29Full Moon30Tue
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 2:28 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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