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 4h 24m 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 - Aug 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:4310.71:179.87:02-0.27:150.55:368:04Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:2710.41:579.87:430.07:590.65:378:03Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:1010.12:379.78:230.38:420.85:388:02Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:529.83:189.69:040.69:271.05:398:01Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:359.44:009.59:460.910:131.25:407:59Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:219.04:459.410:301.311:021.45:417:58Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:118.75:339.311:171.511:541.55:427:57Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:028.46:229.312:071.85:437:56Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:568.37:149.312:471.612:581.85:447:54Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:518.38:079.51:401.41:511.85:457:53Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:468.58:599.92:341.22:441.65:467:52Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:378.89:5010.33:270.83:361.25:477:50Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:259.310:3810.84:160.24:260.75:487:49New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:119.811:2511.15:02-0.35:150.15:497:47New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:5710.45:48-0.76:04-0.45:507:46New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:1311.412:4410.86:34-1.06:53-0.75:527:44New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:0211.51:3111.17:21-1.27:43-0.95:537:43Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:5311.42:2011.38:09-1.28:34-1.05:547:41Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:4411.13:1011.48:58-0.99:28-0.85:557:40Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:3810.74:0411.29:50-0.510:25-0.55:567:38First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:3610.25:0110.910:46-0.111:25-0.25:577:37First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:389.76:0210.711:450.45:587:35First Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:439.47:0510.412:280.112:460.75:597:34Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:499.28:1010.31:310.31:480.96:007:32Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:549.29:1210.32:350.32:500.96:017:31Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:539.410:0810.43:350.33:480.86:027:29Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:449.610:5710.44:280.24:400.76:037:27Full Moon27Wed
28Thu11:289.711:4110.45:140.15:260.56:047:26Full Moon28Thu
29Fri12:099.85:550.16:100.46:057:24Full Moon29Fri
30Sat12:2310.312:479.96:350.26:510.46:067:22Full Moon30Sat
31Sun1:0310.11:259.97:130.37:320.56:077:21Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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