Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : 9:13 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 23m at 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 - Jan 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:1210.25:429.311:290.111:490.37:134:22First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:1210.16:488.912:330.27:134:23Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:1310.07:528.812:480.61:360.27:134:24Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:1110.18:518.81:470.82:360.17:134:25Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:0410.19:428.92:420.83:290.07:134:26Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:5110.210:278.93:320.84:15-0.17:134:27Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:3310.211:099.04:170.74:56-0.27:134:28Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:1410.111:489.05:000.75:36-0.27:124:29Full Moon8Sat
9Sun11:5310.15:410.76:13-0.17:124:30Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:269.112:329.96:210.76:510.07:124:31Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:039.11:119.77:020.87:290.27:124:32Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:419.11:519.57:430.98:070.47:114:33Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:209.12:329.18:251.08:480.67:114:34Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:019.03:178.89:111.19:320.97:104:35Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:459.04:068.510:001.210:181.17:104:37Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:329.04:588.310:521.211:081.27:094:38Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:229.25:538.211:471.17:094:39Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:159.46:518.212:011.212:440.87:084:40Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:109.87:508.512:561.01:420.37:084:41Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:0710.38:479.01:530.72:38-0.37:074:43Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:0110.99:409.52:490.23:31-0.97:064:44New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:5411.410:3210.13:43-0.44:22-1.57:064:45New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:4711.811:2310.64:36-0.95:12-1.97:054:46New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:3911.95:28-1.36:02-2.17:044:48New Moon24Mon
25Tue12:1410.912:3211.86:21-1.56:52-2.07:034:49Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:0511.11:2511.47:14-1.47:42-1.77:024:50Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:5711.02:1910.98:08-1.28:33-1.27:024:51Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:5010.83:1610.29:04-0.89:27-0.67:014:53First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:4510.54:169.510:03-0.310:240.17:004:54First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:4410.15:208.911:050.111:230.66:594:55First Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:459.86:258.512:090.46:584:57First Quarter31Mon
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 6:13 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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