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 3h 28m 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 - Oct 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:438.26:569.012:271.712:402.36:426:24Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:388.37:519.11:211.61:352.16:436:23Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:298.78:449.32:121.42:291.76:446:21Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:169.19:339.63:011.13:201.26:456:19Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:599.710:189.93:460.84:070.76:466:18Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:3910.211:0110.24:290.44:520.16:476:16New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:1810.711:4410.45:100.15:36-0.46:486:14New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:5911.15:53-0.16:21-0.86:506:12New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:2910.412:4311.46:36-0.27:08-1.06:516:11Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:1610.31:2911.57:22-0.17:56-1.06:526:09Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:0610.22:1911.48:100.08:47-0.86:536:07Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon2:589.93:1211.29:020.39:42-0.56:546:06Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:559.64:1010.89:580.610:41-0.16:556:04First Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:579.45:1310.411:000.911:440.26:566:03First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:029.36:2010.112:051.16:586:01First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:089.47:2810.012:470.31:111.06:595:59Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:119.78:3410.01:490.42:150.87:005:58Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:0910.09:3410.02:480.43:170.47:015:56Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:0110.310:2710.13:420.34:120.17:025:55Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:4610.611:1410.04:310.35:01-0.27:045:53Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:2810.711:589.95:150.45:45-0.37:055:52Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:0810.65:570.56:28-0.27:065:50Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:419.712:4810.56:370.87:10-0.17:075:49Full Moon23Fri
24Sat1:229.41:2710.37:181.07:510.27:085:47Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:049.22:0810.07:591.38:330.57:105:46Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:468.92:519.88:421.69:170.87:115:44Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:318.63:369.59:261.910:041.17:125:43Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:198.44:269.210:152.110:531.37:135:42Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:108.35:189.011:082.211:451.57:145:40Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:028.46:138.912:022.27:165:39Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:528.67:079.012:351.412:561.97:175:38Third Quarter31Sat
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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