Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 19m at 9:50 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 4:01 pm (10.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Jan 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:359.07:038.312:181.312:541.37:134:22Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:259.47:578.51:091.21:480.97:134:22Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:149.88:488.82:001.02:390.37:134:23Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:0110.39:379.12:490.73:28-0.37:134:24Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:4810.810:259.53:380.34:16-0.87:134:25New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:3511.311:139.84:26-0.15:04-1.37:134:26New Moon6Sat
7Sun11:2311.55:14-0.45:52-1.67:134:27New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:0210.012:1411.66:04-0.66:41-1.77:134:28Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:5310.21:0611.56:56-0.77:31-1.67:134:29Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:4410.31:5911.27:49-0.68:22-1.47:124:30Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu2:3710.32:5510.78:45-0.49:16-1.07:124:31First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:3310.33:5510.29:44-0.210:12-0.67:124:33First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:3210.24:589.710:460.011:11-0.17:114:34First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:3210.16:029.311:490.17:114:35First Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:3210.07:089.012:100.312:530.27:104:36Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:3310.08:128.91:090.51:560.17:104:37Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:3010.19:108.92:080.62:55-0.17:094:38Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:2210.210:009.03:020.73:46-0.27:094:40Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:0810.310:459.13:510.64:32-0.37:084:41Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:5110.211:279.14:360.65:14-0.37:084:42Full Moon20Sat
21Sun11:3210.25:180.65:53-0.37:074:43Full Moon21Sun
22Mon12:069.112:1110.16:000.66:32-0.27:064:44Full Moon22Mon
23Tue12:459.112:519.96:400.77:100.07:064:46Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:229.01:309.77:210.87:490.27:054:47Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu2:019.02:119.48:030.98:280.47:044:48Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:418.92:549.08:471.19:110.77:034:49Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:238.93:418.79:341.29:561.07:024:51Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:098.84:318.410:241.310:431.27:014:52Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:578.95:248.211:171.311:341.37:014:53Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:479.06:208.112:121.17:004:55Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed6:419.37:188.312:271.31:090.86:594:56Waning Crescent31Wed
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 12:55 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (66% illuminated). This places Charlestown, Charles River, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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