Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 18m at 11:11 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:23 am (9.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Jul 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:539.54:318.910:140.910:331.85:108:25Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:399.25:159.010:591.111:231.85:118:24Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:289.06:019.211:451.25:118:24Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:198.96:479.412:141.712:331.35:128:24Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:128.87:369.71:061.41:221.35:138:24Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:078.98:2610.22:001.02:131.25:138:23Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:029.09:1710.72:550.63:061.05:148:23Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:579.310:0911.13:490.03:590.75:158:23Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:509.611:0111.64:42-0.54:510.45:158:22New Moon9Sat
10Sun11:439.911:5311.85:34-1.05:440.15:168:22New Moon10Sun
11Mon12:3710.16:26-1.36:37-0.15:178:22New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:4811.91:3110.37:18-1.47:31-0.25:178:21Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:4311.82:2610.58:11-1.48:26-0.25:188:20Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:3911.63:2010.59:03-1.19:23-0.15:198:20Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:3611.14:1610.59:57-0.710:220.15:208:19First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:3610.65:1310.410:52-0.311:230.35:218:19First Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:3710.06:1010.311:490.25:228:18First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:399.57:0710.212:250.512:450.75:228:17First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:429.18:0510.11:270.61:421.15:238:17Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:458.99:0010.12:290.72:391.35:248:16Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:438.89:5210.13:280.63:331.55:258:15Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:348.810:3810.14:200.54:221.55:268:14Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:198.811:2110.15:060.55:071.55:278:13Full Moon23Sat
24Sun12:018.95:480.45:491.45:288:12Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:0210.212:419.06:270.46:301.45:298:11Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:4210.11:209.07:050.47:111.35:308:11Full Moon26Tue
27Wed1:2210.11:579.17:430.47:511.35:318:10Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:0110.02:349.18:200.58:321.35:328:09Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:419.83:129.28:580.69:141.45:338:08Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:219.63:519.39:380.89:581.45:348:06Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:059.34:329.310:201.010:461.45:358:05Third Quarter31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8443838)

Common Questions About Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Charlestown, Charles River, MA today?

Slack tide in Charlestown, Charles River, MA is approximately 2:17 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 42% 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 (42% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA