Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:08 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6m at 5:48 pm (9.7 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 - Mar 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:1810.812:3911.26:24-1.26:53-1.36:195:33Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:0610.81:2910.87:15-1.17:40-0.96:185:34Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:5310.62:1910.28:05-0.78:27-0.26:165:35Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:4110.23:119.58:57-0.29:170.56:155:36Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:319.84:068.89:520.310:091.16:135:38Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:249.45:058.310:490.811:041.66:115:39Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:219.06:067.911:491.16:105:40Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:208.87:087.812:011.912:501.36:085:41Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:208.88:068.012:592.01:501.26:065:42Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:169.08:578.21:571.82:431.06:055:44Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:059.39:408.62:481.53:270.86:035:45Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:489.610:198.93:331.24:060.56:015:46Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:289.810:559.24:150.84:430.26:005:47New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:069.911:309.54:540.55:190.15:585:48New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:4410.05:330.25:550.05:565:49New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:059.712:2210.06:120.06:320.05:545:51Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:409.91:019.96:52-0.17:100.15:535:52Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:1710.01:429.77:34-0.27:500.25:515:53Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:5710.12:269.48:19-0.18:340.55:495:54Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:4110.13:169.19:090.09:240.85:475:55First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:3210.04:138.810:050.210:201.05:465:56First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:309.95:168.611:060.311:221.15:445:58First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:339.96:228.612:090.35:425:59First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:4010.07:298.912:261.01:140.15:406:00Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:4810.38:329.51:320.72:17-0.35:396:01Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:5110.69:2810.02:350.23:14-0.75:376:02Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:4811.010:1910.53:33-0.44:06-1.05:356:03Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:4111.111:0710.94:26-0.84:55-1.15:336:04Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:3111.011:5311.05:17-1.15:42-1.05:326:05Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:2010.86:06-1.26:27-0.75:306:07Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:3810.91:0810.46:53-1.07:11-0.25:286:08Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 8:58 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 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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