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 5h 49m 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 - Nov 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:0511.49:3610.72:53-0.33:27-1.06:174:38Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:5411.910:2910.83:44-0.64:19-1.56:184:37Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:4312.111:2210.74:34-0.65:11-1.76:194:36Full Moon3Wed
4Thu11:3412.15:24-0.56:03-1.66:204:34Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:1510.412:2611.86:15-0.26:55-1.36:224:33Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:1010.11:1911.47:070.27:49-0.86:234:32Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun2:059.62:1410.88:000.78:44-0.26:244:31Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon3:029.23:1210.28:571.29:420.46:254:30Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:028.94:149.69:571.610:410.86:274:29Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:038.85:179.211:001.811:391.26:284:27Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:018.86:188.912:021.86:294:26Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:558.97:168.812:341.31:011.76:304:25Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:449.28:098.81:251.41:561.46:324:24Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:299.48:568.82:121.52:451.16:334:23Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:099.79:388.92:551.43:280.86:344:23Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:469.910:188.93:341.44:070.66:354:22New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:2310.010:578.94:121.44:460.46:374:21New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:5910.111:368.84:501.45:250.36:384:20New Moon18Thu
19Fri11:3710.15:291.46:040.36:394:19New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:168.712:1610.16:091.46:450.36:404:18Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:578.612:5710.06:501.57:270.46:414:18Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:408.61:4110.07:341.68:120.46:434:17Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:258.62:299.98:211.69:000.56:444:16Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:138.73:219.79:141.69:520.56:454:16First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:068.94:199.610:121.410:460.56:464:15First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:019.35:199.611:121.111:400.46:474:15First Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:569.86:209.612:130.66:484:14Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:5110.37:229.712:360.31:130.16:504:14Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:4710.98:229.81:320.12:13-0.56:514:13Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:4111.39:1910.02:270.03:09-1.06:524:13Full Moon30Tue
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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