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 48m 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 - May 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:3210.61:069.66:56-0.37:070.65:397:43New Moon1Wed
2Thu1:1310.71:499.67:39-0.47:500.65:377:44Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:5610.82:359.68:24-0.58:360.65:367:45Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:4310.73:239.59:12-0.49:260.75:357:46Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:3310.64:169.510:03-0.210:210.85:337:47First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:2910.45:139.610:59-0.111:210.85:327:48First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:2910.26:129.811:570.05:317:49First Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:3310.17:1210.012:230.712:550.15:307:51First Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:3710.08:1210.41:260.41:540.15:297:52Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:4110.19:1010.82:280.12:530.05:277:53Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:4210.210:0411.23:28-0.43:48-0.15:267:54Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:3810.310:5411.44:24-0.84:41-0.25:257:55Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:3010.311:4211.45:16-1.05:30-0.15:247:56Full Moon13Mon
14Tue12:2010.26:06-1.16:180.05:237:57Full Moon14Tue
15Wed12:2911.31:0910.16:54-0.97:050.35:227:58Full Moon15Wed
16Thu1:1611.11:569.87:40-0.77:520.65:217:59Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri2:0310.72:439.58:26-0.38:381.05:208:00Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:4910.33:299.39:120.29:261.35:198:01Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:369.94:179.010:000.610:161.65:188:02Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:269.55:078.910:491.011:091.85:178:03Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:199.15:588.911:391.35:168:04Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:138.96:488.912:031.912:291.55:168:05Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:078.77:389.112:571.91:181.65:158:06Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri8:018.78:279.31:511.72:081.65:148:07Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:548.89:139.72:431.42:561.55:138:08Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:438.99:5710.03:321.03:431.35:138:09Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:299.110:3910.44:190.54:281.15:128:10Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:139.311:2010.75:030.15:110.85:118:10New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:579.55:47-0.35:560.65:118:11New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:0411.012:429.76:32-0.66:410.55:108:12New Moon30Thu
31Fri12:4911.21:299.97:18-0.87:290.35:108:13Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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