Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : 9:13 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 13m at 3:13 pm (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Apr 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:119.95:578.711:460.36:257:10First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:139.97:018.812:031.212:480.36:247:11First Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:1910.08:079.11:071.11:520.26:227:12Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:2610.29:109.62:120.82:54-0.26:207:13Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:3010.610:0710.23:150.23:53-0.56:197:14Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:2910.910:5910.74:14-0.44:46-0.96:177:15Full Moon6Fri
7Sat11:2211.111:4711.15:09-0.95:35-1.06:157:16Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:1411.16:00-1.26:23-1.06:147:17Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:3411.31:0410.96:49-1.37:09-0.76:127:19Full Moon9Mon
10Tue1:2011.21:5210.57:38-1.27:55-0.36:107:20Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:0611.02:4010.08:25-0.88:410.36:097:21Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:5110.63:299.59:13-0.39:280.96:077:22Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:3810.14:208.910:030.210:181.46:057:23Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:299.65:148.510:570.811:121.96:047:24Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:249.26:128.211:531.26:027:25Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:228.97:108.212:082.112:501.46:007:26Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:218.88:068.31:062.21:461.55:597:28Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:198.98:598.62:032.12:401.45:577:29Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:139.19:459.02:581.73:281.25:567:30Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:009.310:259.43:471.34:110.95:547:31Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:439.511:029.84:310.94:500.75:537:32Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:239.711:3910.15:120.45:290.55:517:33New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:039.85:530.06:070.45:507:34New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:1510.412:439.96:34-0.36:470.35:487:35New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:5310.61:259.87:15-0.47:280.45:477:37Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:3310.72:099.77:59-0.58:110.55:457:38Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:1710.82:559.58:45-0.58:570.75:447:39Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:0410.73:469.39:35-0.39:490.95:427:40Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:5710.54:439.210:30-0.110:471.15:417:41First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:5610.35:449.111:300.111:491.15:407:42First Quarter30Mon
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 6:13 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 81% 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 Gibbous (81% 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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