Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : 5:20 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 57m at 11:33 am (8.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:33 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Jan 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:039.14:248.710:201.210:380.97:134:22First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:529.35:198.511:141.011:301.07:134:23First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:449.66:168.512:110.87:134:23Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:389.97:178.612:250.91:100.37:134:24Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:3610.48:178.91:220.72:09-0.27:134:25Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:3310.910:149.43:200.34:06-0.88:135:26Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:2811.411:099.84:16-0.15:00-1.38:135:27Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:2311.85:11-0.65:53-1.88:135:28Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:0310.212:1711.96:05-0.96:44-2.08:125:29Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:5710.51:1211.86:59-1.17:35-1.98:125:30Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:4910.72:0611.57:53-1.18:26-1.78:125:31Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:4110.73:0011.08:47-0.99:17-1.28:125:33Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:3410.63:5510.49:42-0.510:09-0.68:115:34Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:2810.34:539.610:40-0.111:030.08:115:35Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:2410.05:549.011:400.311:590.68:105:36Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:219.76:568.512:420.68:105:37Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:199.57:598.212:561.11:440.88:095:38Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:179.49:018.11:531.42:460.88:095:40Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:139.49:558.22:501.53:430.78:085:41Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:039.510:428.43:431.44:300.58:085:42Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:479.711:238.64:301.25:120.38:075:43New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:279.85:121.05:490.28:065:44New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:018.712:059.95:520.86:250.08:055:46New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:388.912:439.96:320.77:010.08:055:47New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:149.11:209.97:110.67:370.08:045:48Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:499.21:589.77:500.68:130.08:035:50Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:249.32:369.58:300.58:510.28:025:51Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:019.33:179.39:110.69:300.38:015:52Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:409.44:019.09:570.610:140.68:005:53First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:249.54:518.710:470.711:030.77:595:55First Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:149.65:468.511:420.611:560.97:585:56First Quarter31Thu
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 2:26 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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