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 6h 10m 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 - Oct 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:559.52:069.97:571.08:240.66:406:26Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:349.22:449.88:361.39:060.86:426:25Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:168.93:269.69:181.59:501.06:436:23Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:018.74:129.510:031.710:391.26:446:21Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:508.55:029.410:531.911:311.26:456:20Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:438.55:569.411:471.86:466:18Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:388.76:539.612:251.112:431.66:476:16Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:339.17:519.91:200.91:411.26:486:14Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:289.68:4810.32:150.52:380.66:496:13Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:2110.39:4410.83:090.03:34-0.16:516:11Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:1111.110:3711.24:01-0.54:28-0.86:526:09New Moon11Sat
12Sun11:0011.711:2911.44:51-0.95:20-1.46:536:08New Moon12Sun
13Mon11:4912.15:41-1.26:11-1.86:546:06New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:2111.412:4012.36:31-1.27:03-1.96:556:05Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:1411.31:3212.27:21-1.07:56-1.76:566:03Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:0910.92:2511.98:13-0.78:49-1.36:576:01Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:0410.53:2011.49:07-0.19:45-0.86:596:00Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:0310.04:1910.810:040.410:45-0.27:005:58First Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:059.65:2210.211:050.911:470.37:015:57First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:109.36:279.812:091.27:025:55First Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:129.37:319.612:490.71:121.37:035:54Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:129.38:329.51:490.92:141.37:055:52Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:069.59:279.52:450.93:111.17:065:51Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:529.710:149.53:350.94:010.87:075:49Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:339.910:559.64:180.94:440.67:085:48Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:1010.110:349.53:570.94:230.46:094:46Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:4510.211:129.54:340.95:020.36:114:45Full Moon27Mon
28Tue11:2110.211:509.45:110.95:400.26:124:43Full Moon28Tue
29Wed11:5810.25:491.06:180.36:134:42Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:299.312:3510.16:271.16:580.46:144:41Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri1:099.11:1410.07:071.37:380.56:164:39Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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