Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 55m at 3:47 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:00 pm (11.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Feb 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:4710.43:149.69:08-0.39:27-0.16:574:57First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:3910.34:129.110:05-0.110:220.36:564:59First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:3610.25:158.711:070.111:220.76:555:00First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:3810.06:238.412:120.26:545:01Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:4310.07:338.412:240.91:190.26:535:03Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:5110.18:408.61:300.92:240.06:525:04Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:5410.39:388.92:330.83:24-0.36:505:05Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:5010.510:309.33:310.54:16-0.66:495:07Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:4110.611:169.54:240.25:02-0.76:485:08Full Moon9Fri
10Sat11:2810.511:599.75:120.05:46-0.66:475:09Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:1210.35:58-0.16:27-0.46:455:10Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:399.712:5410.06:420.07:06-0.16:445:12Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:189.71:369.67:240.17:450.36:435:13Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:569.52:189.18:070.48:250.76:415:14Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:369.33:028.68:520.79:071.26:405:16Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:199.13:508.19:411.19:541.66:395:17Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:078.84:437.710:331.410:441.96:375:18Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:598.75:407.511:281.611:382.16:365:19Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:558.66:397.412:261.66:345:21Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:528.77:397.612:342.11:241.46:335:22Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:499.18:327.91:301.92:181.06:315:23Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:419.59:198.52:241.53:070.56:305:25Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:2810.010:019.03:140.93:510.06:285:26New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:1210.410:429.64:010.34:33-0.56:275:27New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:5610.711:2310.24:46-0.35:14-0.96:255:28New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:4110.95:32-0.85:57-1.16:245:30New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:0510.612:2710.86:18-1.16:40-1.16:225:31Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:4910.91:1510.67:06-1.27:25-0.96:215:32Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 6:53 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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