Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 06m at 4:22 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:33 am (9.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Feb 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:5010.010:298.63:361.24:190.06:584:57Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:3410.411:119.14:220.75:01-0.56:574:58Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:1810.711:529.55:060.35:42-0.86:565:00Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:0210.95:52-0.16:25-1.06:545:01Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:359.912:4810.86:38-0.57:08-1.16:535:02Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:1810.21:3510.67:26-0.67:52-0.96:525:04Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:0310.42:2510.28:16-0.68:39-0.66:515:05Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:5110.53:189.79:10-0.59:30-0.16:505:06Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:4310.44:179.110:08-0.210:260.46:495:08Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:4110.25:218.611:110.111:260.86:475:09Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:4210.06:308.312:160.26:465:10Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:489.87:418.312:291.11:240.36:455:11Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:569.98:478.41:341.12:300.16:435:13Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:5910.19:448.72:381.03:28-0.16:425:14Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:5410.210:349.03:350.74:19-0.36:415:15New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:4310.311:189.24:260.55:04-0.46:395:17New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:2810.311:599.45:130.35:46-0.46:385:18New Moon17Fri
18Sat12:1010.15:560.26:25-0.26:365:19New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:379.512:509.96:390.27:020.16:355:20Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:149.41:309.57:200.37:390.46:335:22Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:509.42:119.18:010.58:180.86:325:23Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:299.22:548.68:450.88:591.26:305:24Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:109.03:418.19:311.19:431.76:295:25First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:568.84:327.710:231.410:332.06:275:27First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:478.65:297.411:171.611:262.26:265:28First Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:428.66:287.412:151.66:245:29First Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:408.77:287.512:222.21:141.46:235:30Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:389.08:237.91:202.02:101.06:215:32Waxing Gibbous28Tue
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 7:27 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 2% 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 (2% 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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