Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:15 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 19m at 6:39 pm (10.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - May 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:069.44:488.510:321.110:472.05:387:43Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:579.15:398.511:221.311:412.15:377:44Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:508.96:308.512:121.55:367:45Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:458.87:218.812:352.01:031.55:347:46Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:398.88:109.11:291.81:531.45:337:48Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:339.08:589.52:221.42:421.25:327:49Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:249.29:4310.13:140.93:300.95:317:50Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:129.510:2610.64:030.34:160.65:297:51Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:589.811:1011.14:50-0.25:020.35:287:52New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:4510.011:5511.45:36-0.75:480.15:277:53New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:3310.16:24-1.16:35-0.15:267:54New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:4311.61:2310.27:12-1.27:24-0.15:257:55Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:3311.72:1410.28:02-1.28:160.05:247:56Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:2511.53:0810.18:54-1.19:100.25:237:57Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:2111.24:0510.09:49-0.810:080.45:227:58First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:2010.85:0510.010:46-0.411:100.65:217:59First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:2310.36:0610.011:46-0.15:208:00First Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:2810.07:0710.112:140.712:450.25:198:01First Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:339.78:0710.21:180.61:440.45:188:02Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:379.69:0310.42:210.52:420.65:178:03Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:379.69:5510.53:210.23:360.75:168:04Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:309.510:4110.64:150.04:250.85:158:05Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:179.511:2410.65:03-0.15:110.85:158:06Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:029.45:48-0.25:540.95:148:07Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:0510.612:449.36:30-0.16:361.15:138:08Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:4610.41:269.27:110.07:181.25:128:09Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:2710.32:069.17:520.28:001.45:128:10Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:0810.12:479.08:320.48:421.55:118:11Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:519.93:298.99:140.79:271.75:118:11Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:359.64:138.99:570.910:141.85:108:12Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:219.34:598.910:431.111:041.95:108:13Third 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 9:57 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (32% illuminated). This places Charlestown, Charles River, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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