Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : 6:42 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 21m at 12:49 pm (9.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Aug 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:107.97:249.31:001.71:082.25:368:04Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:077.98:189.51:561.62:022.25:378:03Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:038.19:129.92:521.32:571.95:388:02Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:568.410:0410.33:450.83:501.55:398:01Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:458.910:5310.84:350.34:411.05:408:00Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:329.411:4211.25:22-0.25:310.45:417:58Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:1810.06:08-0.76:20-0.15:427:57Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:3111.41:0510.56:54-0.97:11-0.45:437:56Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:2111.41:5210.97:40-1.08:02-0.75:447:54Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:1211.22:4011.18:27-0.98:54-0.75:457:53Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:0410.83:3011.19:16-0.69:48-0.55:467:52Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:5810.34:2311.010:07-0.110:46-0.25:477:50Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:579.75:2010.711:030.411:470.15:487:49Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:009.26:2010.412:010.95:497:48Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:058.87:2410.212:510.41:021.35:507:46Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:138.78:2910.11:560.62:051.55:517:45Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:188.79:3110.13:010.63:081.55:527:43Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:158.910:2510.24:000.54:051.35:547:42Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:049.111:1310.24:510.44:551.15:557:40New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:479.311:5610.25:350.35:411.05:567:39New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:269.46:140.36:230.85:577:37New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:3610.11:039.56:510.47:040.85:587:36New Moon22Sun
23Mon1:159.91:389.67:270.67:440.85:597:34Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:549.72:149.68:030.88:240.96:007:32Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:339.42:519.68:401.19:051.06:017:31Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:149.03:299.59:191.49:481.36:027:29Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:578.64:129.310:011.710:351.56:037:28First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:448.34:589.210:462.011:271.66:047:26First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:378.05:509.211:372.26:057:24First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:327.86:459.312:221.712:312.36:067:23First Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:307.97:429.51:191.51:282.16:077:21Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 3:45 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 maximum.

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 Full Moon (99% illuminated). This places Charlestown, Charles River, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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