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 1h 12m 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 - May 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:568.88:279.01:411.82:081.55:387:43Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:508.89:159.32:361.62:571.45:377:45Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:399.09:589.63:261.23:431.35:357:46Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:249.210:3710.04:120.84:251.15:347:47Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:069.311:1610.34:540.45:050.95:337:48Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:469.411:5410.55:350.15:460.85:327:49Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:279.56:17-0.26:270.75:307:50Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:3410.71:099.66:59-0.47:090.65:297:51Full Moon8Sun
9Mon1:1610.81:539.67:42-0.57:530.65:287:52Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:0010.82:399.68:27-0.58:400.65:277:53Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:4710.83:289.69:16-0.49:310.75:267:54Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:3810.64:219.610:07-0.310:270.85:257:55Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:3510.45:189.711:03-0.111:270.75:247:57Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:3510.26:179.912:000.05:237:58Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:3810.17:1610.212:290.612:580.15:227:59Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:4210.08:1510.61:310.31:570.15:218:00Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:4610.09:1210.92:330.02:550.15:208:01Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:4610.110:0611.23:33-0.43:500.05:198:02Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:4210.210:5711.44:29-0.84:430.05:188:03New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:3410.211:4511.45:21-1.05:320.05:178:04New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:2410.16:10-1.06:210.25:168:05New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:3311.21:1310.06:58-0.87:080.45:158:06New Moon22Sun
23Mon1:1911.02:009.77:44-0.67:540.75:158:06Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:0610.62:469.58:30-0.28:411.15:148:07Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:5210.23:329.39:160.29:291.45:138:08Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:399.84:199.110:020.610:191.65:138:09First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:299.45:099.010:511.011:121.85:128:10First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:219.15:589.011:401.35:118:11First Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:158.86:489.012:051.912:291.55:118:12First Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:088.77:379.212:591.81:191.65:108:13First Quarter30Mon
31Tue8:028.68:269.41:521.62:081.65:108:13Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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