Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 35m at 12:08 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:21 am (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Nov 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:3211.011:0010.44:24-0.14:53-0.86:174:38Full Moon1Mon
2Tue11:1411.411:4710.55:07-0.35:39-1.16:184:36Full Moon2Tue
3Wed11:5911.65:52-0.36:27-1.26:194:35Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:3610.412:4711.66:40-0.27:16-1.26:214:34Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:2710.11:3911.47:300.18:09-0.96:224:33Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat2:219.92:3411.18:240.49:06-0.66:234:32Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:219.63:3410.69:230.710:06-0.26:244:30Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:259.44:4010.310:261.011:090.16:264:29Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:309.45:4810.011:321.06:274:28Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:359.66:559.912:120.212:380.96:284:27Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:369.97:599.91:130.31:410.66:294:26Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:3110.28:569.92:100.32:400.36:314:25Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:1910.49:469.93:020.33:320.06:324:24Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:0310.610:329.83:480.34:19-0.26:334:23New Moon14Sun
15Mon10:4310.611:159.74:310.45:02-0.36:344:22New Moon15Mon
16Tue11:2210.511:579.55:120.65:44-0.26:364:21New Moon16Tue
17Wed12:0110.45:520.96:250.06:374:21Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:399.212:4110.26:331.17:060.26:384:20Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:209.01:229.97:141.47:480.56:394:19Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:038.72:059.67:571.78:320.86:414:18Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun2:488.52:519.38:432.09:191.06:424:17Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon3:368.33:429.19:332.110:091.26:434:17First Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:278.34:358.910:262.211:001.36:444:16First Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:188.45:298.911:202.111:501.26:454:16First Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:088.76:238.912:141.86:464:15First Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:579.17:169.112:401.11:081.36:484:14Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:459.78:099.41:300.82:010.76:494:14Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:3110.38:589.72:180.52:510.06:504:13Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:1610.99:4710.03:060.13:40-0.66:514:13Full Moon29Mon
30Tue10:0111.410:3610.23:53-0.24:28-1.26:524:13Full 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 3:14 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Charlestown, Charles River, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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