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 5h 09m 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 - Nov 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:4712.011:2111.04:40-0.85:12-1.76:164:38New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:3712.25:29-0.96:03-1.86:184:37Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:1311.012:2812.16:19-0.86:55-1.76:194:36Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:0710.81:2211.97:11-0.67:48-1.46:204:35Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:0310.52:1811.48:06-0.28:44-1.06:214:33Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:0210.13:1810.99:040.39:44-0.56:234:32First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:059.84:2210.310:070.610:460.06:244:31First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:099.75:289.911:110.911:470.36:254:30First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:129.76:349.712:160.96:264:29Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:139.87:379.612:470.51:190.86:284:28Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:089.98:339.51:450.62:180.66:294:27Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:5610.19:239.52:370.73:090.46:304:26Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:3910.210:069.53:220.73:540.26:314:25Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:1710.310:469.54:030.74:350.16:334:24Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:5410.311:259.44:420.85:140.16:344:23Full Moon15Sun
16Mon11:3110.25:210.95:530.16:354:22Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:049.312:0910.16:001.06:320.26:364:21Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:449.112:4810.06:391.27:110.36:384:20Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:249.01:289.87:201.47:520.56:394:19Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:058.82:109.68:031.58:350.76:404:19Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:498.72:559.48:481.79:210.86:414:18Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:368.73:449.39:381.810:100.96:434:17Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:258.84:379.210:311.711:010.96:444:16Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:169.15:329.211:261.411:530.76:454:16Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:079.56:289.412:221.06:464:15Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:5910.07:259.612:450.51:180.46:474:15Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:5110.68:2210.01:390.22:14-0.36:484:14Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:4311.39:1610.32:32-0.23:08-0.96:494:14Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:3411.810:0910.63:24-0.64:01-1.56:514:13New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:2412.211:0210.84:15-0.94:53-1.96:524:13New Moon30Mon
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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