Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : 3:47 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 20m at 9:46 am (9.3 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 - Aug 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:067.98:179.21:531.71:572.35:368:04Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:038.09:109.42:491.62:512.25:378:03Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:548.29:599.73:411.33:422.05:388:02Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:408.410:4310.04:271.04:291.75:398:00Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:218.811:2510.25:090.65:131.45:407:59Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:019.15:490.35:551.05:417:58Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:0610.412:399.56:280.06:380.75:427:57Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:4810.51:189.87:07-0.17:210.45:437:55Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:3010.61:5710.27:47-0.28:060.15:447:54Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:1310.52:3910.48:28-0.28:520.05:467:53Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:5910.23:2210.69:120.09:420.05:477:51Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:489.94:1110.79:590.210:360.15:487:50Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:429.55:0410.610:520.511:350.25:497:48Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:429.16:0310.511:490.85:507:47Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:458.97:0510.512:370.312:491.15:517:46Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:528.88:1010.51:410.31:521.15:527:44Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:008.99:1610.72:450.22:571.05:537:43Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:029.310:1610.83:470.03:580.75:547:41Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:579.611:1010.94:43-0.34:540.45:557:40New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:479.95:33-0.45:460.25:567:38New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:0110.912:3310.26:20-0.46:350.05:577:37New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:4910.71:1710.27:04-0.37:220.15:587:35Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:3610.41:5910.27:460.08:080.25:597:33Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:2010.02:4010.18:280.58:530.56:007:32Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:049.53:219.89:090.99:390.86:017:30Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:509.04:069.69:531.410:281.26:027:29First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:398.54:549.310:401.811:201.56:047:27First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:328.15:469.111:302.26:057:25First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:287.96:419.012:151.712:242.46:067:24First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:267.87:379.11:111.81:192.46:077:22Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:237.98:339.32:081.72:142.36:087:20Waxing 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 12:46 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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