Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 23m at 8:59 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:229.111:2910.05:090.65:151.26:097:18Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:599.35:470.55:551.06:107:16Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:0710.112:359.46:230.56:340.96:117:15Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:4510.01:109.66:580.57:130.86:127:13Full Moon4Tue
5Wed1:239.91:459.77:340.57:520.76:137:11Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:019.82:209.78:110.68:310.86:147:09Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:399.62:579.78:480.89:130.86:157:08Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:209.33:379.79:281.19:580.96:177:06Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:059.04:219.710:121.310:480.96:187:04Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:558.85:119.811:021.511:430.96:197:03Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:518.66:079.911:571.56:207:01Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:508.77:0610.112:410.812:551.46:216:59Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:528.98:0810.41:410.51:561.26:226:57Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:539.39:1010.92:420.12:580.76:236:55Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:529.910:0911.33:40-0.43:570.16:246:54Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:4610.511:0511.64:35-0.94:53-0.56:256:52New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:3711.111:5911.75:27-1.25:47-1.06:266:50New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:2811.46:17-1.36:40-1.36:276:48New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:5211.61:1811.57:06-1.27:32-1.36:286:47Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:4611.32:0811.57:55-0.98:24-1.16:296:45Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:3810.82:5811.28:45-0.39:17-0.66:306:43Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:3210.23:5010.79:360.310:12-0.16:316:41First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:299.64:4510.210:291.011:110.56:326:40First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:299.05:449.811:271.56:346:38First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:318.76:449.512:110.912:261.96:356:36First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:338.57:459.31:131.21:262.06:366:34Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:338.68:439.42:131.22:252.06:376:32Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:258.89:359.53:081.23:191.76:386:31Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:109.010:209.73:551.04:061.46:396:29Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:499.311:019.84:360.84:491.16:406:27Full Moon30Sun
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 12:06 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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