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 27m at 3:38 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:0910.99:4010.33:000.13:32-0.66:174:38Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:5511.510:2910.53:47-0.24:21-1.26:184:36Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:4211.911:1910.54:34-0.45:11-1.56:204:35Full Moon3Sat
4Sun11:3112.15:22-0.46:02-1.66:214:34Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:1210.412:2312.06:13-0.36:54-1.46:224:33Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:0610.11:1711.67:060.07:48-1.16:234:31Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:029.82:1411.28:010.48:45-0.66:254:30Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:029.53:1610.69:010.89:46-0.16:264:29Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:069.34:2210.110:051.110:480.36:274:28Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:119.35:299.711:111.211:500.66:284:27Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:149.46:369.412:171.26:304:26Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:129.67:389.312:490.81:211.06:314:25Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:069.88:359.21:450.92:190.86:324:24Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:5310.09:249.22:351.03:100.56:334:23Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:3410.110:079.13:201.13:550.36:344:22New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:1210.210:479.04:001.24:350.26:364:21New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:4910.211:268.94:391.25:140.26:374:20New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:2710.15:171.35:530.36:384:20New Moon18Sun
19Mon12:068.812:0510.05:561.56:320.46:394:19Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:458.712:459.96:361.67:120.66:414:18Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:268.51:269.77:171.77:530.76:424:17Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu2:078.42:099.58:001.98:360.96:434:17Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:518.42:549.38:462.09:221.06:444:16First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:388.43:449.29:372.010:101.06:454:15First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:268.64:379.110:301.811:001.06:474:15First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:158.95:319.111:251.511:500.96:484:14First Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:059.46:279.212:211.16:494:14Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:559.97:249.312:410.71:170.56:504:13Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:4610.58:209.61:340.52:13-0.26:514:13Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:3811.29:159.82:260.23:07-0.86:524:13Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 6:42 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 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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