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 57m at 10:37 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 4:48 pm (10.3 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 - Jun 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:319.08:569.72:171.22:341.35:098:13Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue9:259.09:439.83:121.03:231.35:098:14Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:139.010:2510.04:010.84:081.35:098:15Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:569.111:0410.14:450.64:501.35:088:16New Moon4Thu
5Fri11:379.111:4210.25:250.55:301.25:088:16New Moon5Fri
6Sat12:179.26:040.36:091.25:078:17New Moon6Sat
7Sun12:2010.212:569.26:430.36:491.25:078:18New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:5910.21:369.27:220.27:301.35:078:18Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:3810.22:159.28:020.28:111.35:078:19Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed2:1810.12:569.28:420.38:541.35:068:19Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:0010.13:389.39:250.39:401.35:068:20Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:459.94:239.510:100.310:301.25:068:21First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:349.85:129.710:590.411:241.05:068:21First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:289.86:0310.011:500.45:068:22First Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:259.76:5610.412:200.812:430.35:068:22First Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:249.87:5210.81:180.41:390.25:068:22Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:249.98:4911.22:170.02:360.15:068:23Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:2510.19:4511.73:17-0.53:33-0.15:068:23Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:2310.310:4012.04:14-1.04:29-0.45:068:23Full Moon19Fri
20Sat11:2010.511:3412.15:09-1.45:23-0.55:068:24Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:1510.66:03-1.66:17-0.55:078:24Full Moon21Sun
22Mon12:2812.11:1010.66:55-1.67:10-0.45:078:24Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue1:2311.92:0510.67:47-1.48:04-0.25:078:24Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed2:1711.52:5710.48:39-1.08:570.15:078:24Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:1011.03:5010.29:30-0.59:520.55:088:25Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:0510.44:449.910:220.010:480.95:088:25Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:019.85:379.811:150.511:461.15:088:25Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:579.36:309.612:081.05:098:25Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:548.97:229.512:431.31:001.35:098:25Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:508.78:139.61:391.31:511.55:108:25Waning Crescent30Tue
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 1:42 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 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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