Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 24m at 7:31 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:46 am (11.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Apr 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:4010.44:298.810:140.010:301.25:266:09Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:4510.05:398.511:200.411:371.45:246:10Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:559.76:508.612:270.65:236:11Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:079.67:578.812:451.41:340.65:216:13Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:149.78:559.21:531.22:350.45:196:14Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:129.89:439.62:530.83:260.35:186:15Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:019.910:249.93:450.44:100.25:166:16New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:449.911:0210.04:300.14:500.35:146:17New Moon8Tue
9Wed11:259.811:3810.15:120.05:270.55:126:18New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:049.65:52-0.16:040.75:116:19New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:1310.112:439.46:310.06:411.05:096:20Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:499.91:229.17:100.27:191.35:086:22Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:279.72:038.77:500.57:591.65:066:23Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:079.52:468.48:330.98:421.95:046:24Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:519.23:348.19:201.29:302.25:036:25First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:409.04:277.910:121.410:232.45:016:26First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:348.85:227.811:061.611:192.44:596:27First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:318.86:178.012:011.54:586:28First Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:289.07:118.512:162.112:551.34:566:29Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:259.38:019.11:121.71:470.94:556:31Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:189.78:479.82:071.02:360.44:536:32Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:0910.19:3110.52:590.33:220.04:526:33Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:5710.510:1511.23:48-0.54:08-0.34:506:34Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:4610.711:0011.64:37-1.14:53-0.54:496:35Full Moon24Thu
25Fri11:3510.711:4811.95:25-1.55:40-0.54:476:36Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:2610.56:15-1.66:29-0.44:466:37Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:3811.82:1910.28:07-1.58:200.05:447:38Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:3011.63:159.89:00-1.19:140.45:437:40Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:2611.14:159.49:58-0.610:130.95:417:41Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:2710.55:209.110:590.011:171.35:407:42Third Quarter30Wed
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 10:38 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 (7% 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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