Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 00m at 10:17 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:38 pm (9.9 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 - Apr 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:518.77:328.112:362.01:151.56:267:09First Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:488.88:268.41:321.92:091.46:247:10Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:439.09:158.82:271.73:001.26:227:11Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:349.39:599.33:191.23:460.86:217:13Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:199.610:409.84:070.74:290.56:197:14Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:029.911:1910.34:510.15:110.16:177:15Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:4410.111:5910.75:35-0.45:52-0.16:167:16Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:2810.36:18-0.86:35-0.36:147:17Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:4111.11:1310.37:03-1.07:19-0.36:127:18Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:2511.22:0010.27:50-1.18:05-0.26:117:19Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:1211.22:4910.08:39-1.08:540.06:097:21Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:0311.13:439.79:31-0.89:480.36:077:22Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:5810.84:419.510:28-0.410:470.66:067:23Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:5810.45:449.311:28-0.111:500.86:047:24Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:0410.16:509.412:310.16:027:25Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:119.97:549.612:550.81:330.26:017:26Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:189.98:569.92:010.62:340.25:597:27Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:2110.09:5110.33:040.33:310.15:587:28Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:1710.110:3910.64:01-0.14:230.05:567:30Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:0810.211:2410.74:53-0.45:100.05:557:31New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:5410.15:40-0.65:540.25:537:32New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:0610.712:389.96:24-0.66:360.35:527:33New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:4710.61:209.77:07-0.57:170.65:507:34Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:2710.52:029.57:49-0.27:590.95:497:35Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:0810.22:449.28:310.18:411.25:477:36Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:509.93:288.99:140.59:251.55:467:37Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:349.64:148.710:000.810:131.85:447:39Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:229.35:048.510:481.111:042.05:437:40First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:149.05:558.511:391.311:582.05:417:41First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:088.96:478.612:301.45:407:42First Quarter30Wed
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 1:27 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 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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