Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : 10:17 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 05m at 3:55 am (10.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:07 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Jan 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:1611.49:599.63:050.03:49-1.37:134:22New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:1111.710:559.83:59-0.24:44-1.67:134:23New Moon2Sun
3Mon11:0511.811:509.94:54-0.45:37-1.77:134:24New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:0011.75:48-0.46:30-1.67:134:25Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:459.912:5511.46:42-0.37:21-1.37:134:26Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:389.81:5010.97:36-0.18:13-0.97:134:27Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:319.72:4510.38:310.29:05-0.37:134:28Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:259.53:429.69:280.69:590.27:124:29First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:209.44:419.010:280.910:520.77:124:30First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:149.25:408.611:281.111:461.27:124:31First Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:089.16:408.212:281.17:124:32First Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:019.17:398.112:391.51:271.17:114:33Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:539.28:338.11:321.62:220.97:114:34Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:429.49:228.22:231.63:110.77:114:35Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:269.510:058.33:091.53:540.57:104:36Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:079.710:458.43:521.44:340.37:104:38Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:479.911:248.64:331.25:120.17:094:39Full Moon17Mon
18Tue11:2510.05:131.15:500.07:084:40Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:028.712:0410.05:530.96:28-0.17:084:41Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:408.812:4310.06:330.87:06-0.27:074:42Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:178.91:229.97:140.77:44-0.17:074:44Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:559.12:049.87:570.78:250.07:064:45Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:359.32:499.58:430.69:090.17:054:46Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:199.43:399.29:340.69:570.37:044:47Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:089.64:358.910:300.510:490.57:044:49Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:019.85:358.711:290.411:460.77:034:50Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:5810.06:388.612:310.27:024:51Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:5910.37:458.712:450.71:35-0.17:014:52Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:0210.68:498.91:470.62:37-0.57:004:54Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:0310.99:489.32:480.33:36-1.06:594:55New Moon30Sun
31Mon10:0011.210:439.63:46-0.14:30-1.36:584:56New Moon31Mon
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 7:06 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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