Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : 12:51 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 12m at 6:42 am (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Sep 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:508.75:089.210:551.811:311.56:107:17Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:428.45:589.111:452.06:117:15Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:378.26:519.112:241.612:372.26:127:14Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:338.17:469.21:191.61:302.16:137:12Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:288.38:409.52:141.42:241.96:147:10Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:218.69:319.93:071.13:171.66:157:08Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:089.110:1910.43:560.64:071.06:167:07Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:539.611:0510.84:420.14:550.56:177:05New Moon8Fri
9Sat11:3610.211:5111.15:27-0.45:42-0.16:187:03New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:2010.66:11-0.76:29-0.66:197:01New Moon10Sun
11Mon12:3811.31:0511.06:56-0.97:17-0.96:217:00Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:2711.21:5111.37:42-0.98:07-1.06:226:58Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:1711.02:3911.48:29-0.78:59-0.96:236:56Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:0910.73:3011.39:19-0.49:53-0.76:246:54Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:0510.24:2611.010:130.110:52-0.36:256:53First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:069.75:2610.711:120.511:550.06:266:51First Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:119.46:3010.412:130.96:276:49First Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:189.27:3610.212:590.21:171.16:286:47Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:259.28:4110.22:030.32:211.16:296:45Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:279.49:4210.33:060.33:220.96:306:44Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:209.610:3410.44:020.24:170.76:316:42Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:069.911:2110.44:510.15:060.56:326:40Full Moon22Fri
23Sat11:4810.05:340.15:510.36:336:38Full Moon23Sat
24Sun12:0410.312:2610.16:140.26:330.36:346:37Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:4510.11:0410.16:530.47:130.36:356:35Full Moon25Mon
26Tue1:259.91:4110.07:300.67:540.46:366:33Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:059.62:189.98:090.98:350.66:386:31Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:459.32:579.78:481.39:170.96:396:30Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:288.93:399.59:301.610:031.26:406:28Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:158.64:259.210:161.910:521.46:416:26Third Quarter30Sat
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 9:46 am — 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 30% 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 Waning Crescent (30% 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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