Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : 7:31 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 41m at 1:33 pm (10.2 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 - Jul 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:508.68:119.51:381.31:491.75:118:25Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:478.49:009.62:351.32:401.95:118:24Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:408.49:479.73:291.13:292.05:128:24Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:288.410:319.84:171.04:151.95:128:24Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:128.511:129.95:000.84:581.95:138:24New Moon5Sat
6Sun11:538.611:5210.05:410.75:401.85:138:23New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:348.66:210.66:211.75:148:23New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:3210.11:148.77:000.57:021.65:158:23New Moon8Tue
9Wed1:1210.11:538.97:380.47:431.55:158:22Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:5310.12:319.08:170.38:251.45:168:22Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:3310.03:109.28:570.39:091.35:178:21Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:169.93:519.49:380.49:561.25:188:21Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:029.84:359.710:220.510:471.05:188:20First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:529.65:2210.011:100.611:410.85:198:20First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:469.46:1310.312:000.75:208:19First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:439.27:0710.512:380.612:540.85:218:19Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:449.18:0410.81:380.31:510.85:228:18Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:479.29:0311.12:390.02:500.75:238:17Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:499.310:0211.43:40-0.43:500.65:248:16Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:489.511:0011.64:38-0.74:470.45:248:16Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:459.811:5611.75:33-1.05:430.25:258:15Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:4110.06:27-1.16:380.15:268:14Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:5211.51:3410.17:19-1.07:310.15:278:13Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:4611.32:2510.18:08-0.78:240.25:288:12Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:3810.83:1510.08:57-0.39:170.55:298:11Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:3010.34:039.99:450.210:110.85:308:10Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:239.74:539.710:340.711:061.15:318:09Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:189.15:439.511:241.35:328:08Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:138.66:349.412:021.312:151.75:338:07Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:108.27:269.312:591.51:072.05:348:06Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu8:088.18:209.31:561.51:592.25:358:05Waning Crescent31Thu
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 4:32 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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