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 59m 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 - Dec 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:1612.311:5610.85:07-1.05:45-2.16:534:13New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:1012.26:00-0.96:37-2.06:544:12Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:5110.71:0511.96:53-0.77:30-1.66:554:12Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:4610.52:0111.47:48-0.48:25-1.26:564:12Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:4310.22:5910.88:450.19:21-0.66:574:12First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:439.94:0010.19:460.510:20-0.16:584:11First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:449.75:049.610:490.811:180.46:594:11First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:439.66:079.211:510.97:004:11First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:419.67:089.012:160.712:530.97:014:11Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:379.78:068.91:120.91:530.87:024:11Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:279.88:578.92:051.12:460.67:024:11Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:119.99:428.92:521.13:310.47:034:11Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:5110.010:239.03:351.04:120.27:044:11Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:2910.111:039.04:161.04:510.17:054:12Full Moon14Mon
15Tue11:0710.111:429.04:551.05:290.07:064:12Full Moon15Tue
16Wed11:4510.15:341.06:080.07:064:12Full Moon16Wed
17Thu12:209.012:2310.06:141.06:460.07:074:12Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:599.01:029.96:541.07:250.17:084:13Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:389.01:439.87:361.18:060.27:084:13Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:199.02:259.68:201.28:490.37:094:13Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:029.03:129.49:071.29:350.47:094:14Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:489.24:039.39:581.110:250.47:104:14Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:389.44:589.210:540.911:170.47:104:15Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:309.75:569.211:510.67:114:16Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:2410.26:559.312:110.312:490.17:114:16Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:2110.77:569.61:080.11:49-0.47:124:17Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:1811.28:559.92:05-0.22:46-1.07:124:17Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:1311.69:5110.23:01-0.53:42-1.57:124:18New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:0712.010:4610.53:56-0.84:35-1.97:124:19New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:0012.111:4010.64:49-1.05:28-2.17:134:20New Moon30Wed
31Thu11:5412.05:43-1.16:20-2.07:134:20Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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