Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : 1:14 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 30m at 7:19 am (8.3 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 - Jan 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:269.17:588.31:061.51:461.27:134:22Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:149.38:488.41:551.42:360.97:134:23Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:599.69:338.62:421.33:210.57:134:24Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:409.910:158.83:271.14:040.27:134:25New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:2110.210:578.94:090.94:45-0.27:134:26New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:0110.411:389.14:510.75:26-0.47:134:27New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:4210.65:330.56:08-0.77:134:28New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:199.312:2510.76:170.36:51-0.87:134:29Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:029.41:1010.77:020.27:35-0.87:124:30Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:469.61:5710.67:500.18:21-0.87:124:31Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:339.72:4710.38:400.19:10-0.67:124:32First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:239.93:4210.09:360.110:03-0.47:114:33First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:1710.04:429.610:350.110:59-0.17:114:34First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:1410.15:449.411:360.111:570.17:114:35First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:1410.26:499.212:39-0.17:104:36Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:1410.47:549.212:570.21:42-0.37:104:38Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:1510.78:569.41:570.22:43-0.67:094:39Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:1210.99:529.52:550.13:39-0.97:094:40Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:0511.010:459.63:49-0.14:31-1.17:084:41Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:5511.011:349.74:40-0.15:20-1.17:074:42Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:4410.95:30-0.16:07-1.07:074:44Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:219.612:3110.66:170.06:51-0.87:064:45Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:069.51:1610.37:030.27:35-0.47:054:46Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:499.42:009.87:490.58:180.07:044:47Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:329.22:469.48:360.89:020.57:044:49Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:179.03:358.99:251.19:490.97:034:50Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:048.94:268.410:171.310:371.37:024:51Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:538.85:208.111:101.411:271.57:014:53Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:448.76:167.912:051.57:004:54Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:378.87:137.912:191.71:001.36:594:55Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat7:309.08:088.01:111.61:551.16:584:56Waning Crescent31Sat
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 10:16 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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