Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 05m at 12:51 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 7:04 pm (10.4 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 - Feb 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:3110.79:169.32:150.33:02-0.86:564:58Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:2911.010:129.63:140.03:58-1.16:555:00New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:2411.211:059.84:10-0.24:51-1.36:545:01New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:1611.211:559.95:02-0.45:40-1.36:535:02New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:0711.05:53-0.56:28-1.26:525:04Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:429.912:5610.76:42-0.47:13-0.86:515:05Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:289.81:4310.37:30-0.17:57-0.46:495:06Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:129.72:309.78:180.28:420.26:485:07Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:579.43:189.19:070.69:290.76:475:09First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:449.14:108.69:590.910:171.26:465:10First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:338.95:058.110:541.211:081.66:445:11First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:268.86:027.811:501.46:435:13First Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:208.77:017.712:011.812:471.46:425:14Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:168.87:587.812:561.91:441.36:405:15Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:109.08:508.11:501.82:371.06:395:16Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:589.49:368.42:411.53:230.66:385:18Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:439.710:178.73:271.24:060.26:365:19Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:2410.110:579.14:110.74:46-0.26:355:20Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:0510.411:359.54:530.35:25-0.56:335:22Full Moon19Mon
20Tue11:4610.55:360.06:05-0.76:325:23Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:149.812:2810.66:19-0.36:46-0.86:305:24Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:5510.11:1110.57:03-0.57:28-0.86:295:25Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:3610.31:5710.37:50-0.68:12-0.66:275:27Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:2110.42:479.98:40-0.59:01-0.26:265:28Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:1010.43:429.59:34-0.39:540.16:245:29Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:0510.24:439.010:34-0.110:520.56:225:30Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:0510.15:488.711:370.111:540.76:215:32Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:0910.06:578.712:420.16:195:33Waning Crescent28Wed
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 3:57 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 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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