Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 42m at 12:51 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 7:04 pm (10.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Nov 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:3210.99:0110.52:210.02:53-0.56:174:38Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:2111.59:5310.83:12-0.43:45-1.26:184:36New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:1012.010:4410.94:02-0.74:36-1.76:204:35New Moon3Thu
4Fri11:0012.311:3710.94:52-0.95:27-1.96:214:34New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:5212.35:43-0.96:20-1.96:224:33Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:3210.812:4612.16:35-0.77:13-1.66:234:31Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:2710.51:4111.67:29-0.38:07-1.16:254:30Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:2410.22:3911.18:250.19:05-0.66:264:29First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:249.83:4010.59:250.610:04-0.16:274:28First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:279.64:459.910:280.911:050.46:284:27First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:309.55:509.611:331.16:304:26First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:309.56:539.312:050.712:361.16:314:25Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:279.67:529.21:020.91:371.06:324:24Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:189.88:459.21:561.02:320.76:334:23Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:029.99:319.22:441.03:190.56:354:22Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:4210.110:129.23:271.04:010.36:364:21Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:2010.210:519.24:071.04:400.26:374:20Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:5610.211:309.14:451.15:180.26:384:20Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:3410.25:241.15:570.26:394:19Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:099.112:1210.16:031.26:360.36:414:18Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:489.012:5110.06:421.37:150.46:424:17Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:288.91:319.87:241.47:560.56:434:17Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:098.82:149.78:071.58:400.66:444:16Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:538.83:009.58:531.69:260.76:454:15Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:408.93:509.49:451.510:160.76:474:15Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:299.14:459.310:391.411:070.66:484:14Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:219.45:419.411:361.06:494:14Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:149.96:409.512:000.512:330.56:504:13Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:0810.57:399.712:550.31:32-0.16:514:13Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:0211.18:3710.01:500.02:29-0.76:524:13Waning Crescent30Wed
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 3:57 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Charlestown, Charles River, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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