Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 40m at 8:30 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:37 am (9.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Sep 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:268.16:419.112:131.512:232.26:107:17Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:248.17:379.11:101.71:182.26:117:15Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:208.28:339.32:051.62:132.16:127:14Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:138.59:249.52:581.43:061.86:137:12Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:598.810:109.83:451.13:551.46:147:10Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:409.310:5210.14:280.74:391.06:157:08New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:189.711:3210.35:070.45:220.56:167:07New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:5510.15:460.16:040.16:177:05New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:1310.412:3410.56:260.06:47-0.26:187:03New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:5510.41:1410.77:06-0.17:31-0.46:197:01Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:3910.31:5610.97:48-0.18:17-0.56:207:00Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:2410.12:4111.08:330.19:05-0.46:216:58Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:139.83:3010.99:210.39:59-0.26:236:56First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:079.54:2510.710:140.610:570.16:246:54First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:079.25:2610.511:130.911:590.36:256:53First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:129.06:3110.312:161.16:266:51First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:189.17:3810.31:030.41:211.06:276:49Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:249.38:4410.42:060.32:260.86:286:47Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:259.89:4510.63:070.13:280.46:296:46Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:1910.210:4010.74:03-0.14:240.06:306:44Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:0710.511:3010.74:53-0.25:16-0.36:316:42Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:5210.75:39-0.26:03-0.46:326:40Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:1710.512:3510.76:23-0.16:49-0.46:336:38Full Moon23Wed
24Thu1:0210.31:1710.67:050.27:34-0.26:346:37Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:469.91:5810.47:470.68:180.16:356:35Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:309.52:4010.18:291.09:020.56:366:33Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:149.13:249.89:131.49:490.96:376:31Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:028.74:129.410:001.810:391.36:396:30Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:538.35:049.210:512.111:331.66:406:28Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:488.26:009.011:452.36:416:26Third 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 11:33 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 88% 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 (88% 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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