Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 08m at 11:29 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 5:41 pm (10.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Apr 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:529.75:420.05:560.45:266:09New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:0410.112:319.66:21-0.16:340.45:246:10Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:4110.21:119.57:02-0.27:140.55:236:11Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:2010.21:539.37:44-0.17:570.75:216:13Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:0310.22:399.18:300.08:440.85:196:14Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:5110.13:319.09:210.29:371.05:186:15First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:4510.04:289.010:180.310:361.05:166:16First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:4510.05:299.111:170.311:380.95:146:17First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:4910.06:319.412:170.25:126:18Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:5410.17:329.912:410.51:18-0.15:116:19Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:5810.48:3110.51:440.02:16-0.45:096:20Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:5810.79:2411.12:44-0.63:11-0.75:076:22Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:5310.910:1411.53:40-1.14:03-0.95:066:23Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:4511.011:0311.64:32-1.54:52-0.95:046:24Full Moon14Sun
15Mon11:3710.911:5211.65:23-1.65:40-0.75:036:25Full Moon15Mon
16Tue12:2710.66:12-1.56:28-0.45:016:26Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:4011.31:1610.27:01-1.17:160.14:596:27Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:2710.92:069.77:50-0.68:040.64:586:28Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri2:1610.42:569.38:400.08:551.14:566:29Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:079.93:508.99:320.59:491.54:556:31Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:029.44:468.610:271.010:451.84:536:32Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:599.05:418.511:221.311:431.94:526:33Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:578.86:368.612:161.54:506:34Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:548.87:288.812:391.81:081.54:496:35Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:498.98:169.11:341.61:581.44:476:36Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:389.08:599.52:251.32:431.24:466:37Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:239.29:389.83:110.93:251.04:446:38Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:049.411:1610.14:530.55:050.85:437:40New Moon28Sun
29Mon11:449.511:5410.45:340.15:450.75:417:41New Moon29Mon
30Tue12:259.66:15-0.26:250.65:407:42New 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 2:35 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Charlestown, Charles River, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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