Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 50m at 9:07 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:18 pm (10.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Apr 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:419.82:129.08:000.48:131.25:266:10Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:219.52:568.68:440.78:571.65:246:11Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:059.23:458.39:311.19:451.95:226:12Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:549.04:388.010:231.310:372.25:206:13Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:488.85:337.911:171.511:322.25:196:14Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:448.86:308.012:131.55:176:15Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:418.97:258.312:282.11:081.35:156:16Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:379.38:158.81:241.72:000.95:146:17Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:309.79:029.42:181.22:490.45:126:19Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:1810.29:4510.13:080.53:35-0.15:106:20Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:0510.610:2710.73:56-0.24:19-0.55:096:21New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:5210.911:1111.24:43-0.95:03-0.85:076:22New Moon12Sun
13Mon11:3910.911:5611.65:30-1.35:49-0.95:056:23New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:2910.96:19-1.66:36-0.85:046:24Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:4411.71:1910.67:08-1.67:25-0.55:026:25Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:3411.52:1310.28:01-1.38:17-0.15:016:26Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:2711.23:119.78:56-0.89:130.54:596:28First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:2510.74:149.39:57-0.310:150.94:576:29First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:2910.25:219.111:000.111:201.24:566:30First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:379.96:289.112:050.44:546:31First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:479.77:349.212:271.31:100.54:536:32Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:549.78:329.51:331.12:110.54:516:33Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:529.89:219.82:340.83:040.44:506:34Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:439.810:0410.03:270.53:490.44:486:35Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:279.810:4210.24:130.24:300.54:476:37Full Moon25Sat
26Sun12:089.85:550.06:080.65:457:38Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:1910.212:489.66:340.06:460.85:447:39Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:5510.21:279.47:130.07:241.05:427:40Full Moon28Tue
29Wed1:3210.12:069.27:520.28:021.35:417:41Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:109.92:468.98:320.48:421.55:407:42Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 12:12 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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