Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 39m at 11:16 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:20 am (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Apr 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:1610.58:4710.42:040.12:37-0.55:266:09Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:1210.99:3911.13:01-0.73:29-1.05:256:10Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:0511.310:2911.63:55-1.34:20-1.45:236:11Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:5811.511:1912.04:47-1.85:10-1.55:216:12Full Moon4Fri
5Sat11:5111.45:39-2.16:00-1.45:206:13Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:1012.012:4411.26:31-2.06:50-1.15:186:15Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:0111.81:3710.77:23-1.77:41-0.75:166:16Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:5411.42:3210.28:16-1.28:350.05:156:17Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:4810.93:309.69:12-0.59:320.65:136:18Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:4710.24:329.210:120.110:321.15:116:19Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:499.75:358.911:130.611:341.45:106:20Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:539.36:388.812:150.95:086:21Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:579.27:368.912:371.51:141.15:066:22Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:569.18:289.11:381.42:091.15:056:24Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:489.29:129.42:321.12:561.05:036:25Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:339.49:519.73:190.83:370.95:016:26Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:139.510:279.94:000.54:140.85:006:27New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:519.511:0210.04:390.34:510.74:586:28New Moon18Fri
19Sat11:299.511:3810.15:170.25:280.74:576:29New Moon19Sat
20Sun12:069.45:550.16:060.84:556:30New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:1410.112:459.36:330.16:440.94:546:31Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:5110.11:249.27:130.27:241.04:526:33Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:3010.02:059.17:540.38:061.24:516:34Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:129.92:509.08:390.48:521.34:496:35Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:589.83:398.99:280.59:441.34:486:36First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:519.84:339.010:210.510:411.24:466:37First Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:489.86:299.312:170.55:457:38First Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:489.97:279.712:401.01:140.35:437:39Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:5010.08:2410.31:410.52:110.05:427:40Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:5110.39:2010.92:410.03:08-0.35:407:41Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 2:18 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 (55% 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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