Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 31m at 2:04 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:18 am (8.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Jul 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:339.35:089.210:511.011:161.75:108:25First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:229.05:549.211:381.25:118:24First Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:138.86:429.412:071.712:261.35:118:24First Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:058.77:309.612:591.51:151.45:128:24Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:598.78:209.91:511.32:061.35:138:24Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:538.99:1010.32:450.92:571.15:138:23Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:469.29:5910.83:370.33:490.85:148:23Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:369.510:4811.34:28-0.24:390.45:158:23Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:269.911:3811.65:18-0.75:290.05:158:22Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:1710.26:07-1.16:20-0.35:168:22Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:3011.81:0910.56:57-1.47:13-0.55:178:22Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:2211.92:0110.77:48-1.58:06-0.55:178:21Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:1611.72:5410.98:39-1.49:00-0.55:188:21Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:1111.43:4810.99:31-1.19:57-0.35:198:20Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:0810.94:4510.810:26-0.710:57-0.15:208:19Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:0910.45:4310.711:22-0.211:580.25:218:19Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:119.96:4210.512:200.25:228:18Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:149.57:4110.41:000.31:180.65:228:17Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:189.38:4010.42:030.42:160.95:238:17Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:209.29:3610.43:040.43:141.05:248:16Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:159.210:2610.44:000.34:071.15:258:15Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:039.211:1110.44:500.24:551.05:268:14New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:489.311:5310.45:340.15:391.05:278:13New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:299.36:150.16:211.05:288:12New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:3410.31:089.46:550.27:031.05:298:12New Moon25Wed
26Thu1:1410.21:479.47:330.27:441.05:308:11Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:5410.02:259.48:110.48:251.15:318:10Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:349.83:039.48:500.59:071.25:328:09Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:159.63:439.49:300.79:511.35:338:08Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:589.34:259.410:120.910:381.45:348:06First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:449.15:109.410:571.211:271.45:358:05First Quarter31Tue
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 5:11 am — 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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