Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 52m at 8:08 am (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 2:25 pm (10.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - May 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:4110.19:1410.22:310.73:020.15:387:43Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:3910.510:0511.03:29-0.13:54-0.35:377:44Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:3410.810:5411.64:24-0.84:45-0.65:367:45Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:2710.911:4312.05:17-1.45:34-0.75:347:46Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:2010.96:08-1.86:24-0.75:337:48Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:3312.11:1310.77:00-1.87:14-0.45:327:49Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:2411.92:0710.37:52-1.68:060.05:317:50Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:1611.63:029.98:45-1.18:580.55:307:51Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:1111.03:599.49:40-0.59:551.15:287:52Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:0810.45:009.010:390.110:551.55:277:53Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:109.86:038.811:390.711:581.85:267:54Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:149.47:038.812:401.05:257:55Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon7:179.18:018.91:011.91:381.35:247:56Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:189.08:539.12:031.82:321.45:237:57Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:138.99:389.43:001.53:201.45:227:58Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:029.010:189.63:501.24:031.45:217:59Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:459.010:559.84:340.94:421.45:208:00Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:259.111:3010.05:140.75:201.45:198:01New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:049.05:520.55:571.45:188:02New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:0610.112:439.06:300.46:351.55:178:03New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:4310.11:228.97:090.47:141.65:168:04New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:2110.02:028.87:490.47:541.75:158:05Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:0110.02:448.78:300.58:361.75:158:06Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:4310.03:278.69:140.59:221.85:148:07Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:299.94:158.710:010.610:131.85:138:08Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:209.85:068.810:520.611:091.75:138:09First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:159.86:009.211:460.65:128:10First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:149.86:549.612:071.412:400.55:118:11First Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:149.87:4910.21:071.01:350.35:118:11Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:159.98:4410.82:070.42:300.25:108:12Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:1610.19:3711.33:06-0.23:250.05:108:13Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 11:16 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Charlestown, Charles River, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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