Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 11m at 7:31 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:46 am (11.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Mar 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:169.82:459.08:340.28:480.96:185:34Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:009.53:348.49:230.79:351.46:165:35First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:499.14:278.010:161.110:271.86:155:36First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:428.85:247.711:111.411:212.16:135:37First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:398.66:237.612:091.66:115:39First Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:388.77:227.712:182.11:061.56:105:40Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:358.98:158.11:151.92:011.26:085:41Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:289.29:028.52:091.62:490.96:065:42Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:149.59:439.02:591.13:310.46:055:43Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:569.910:219.63:440.64:110.16:035:45Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:3710.210:5910.04:270.04:51-0.36:015:46Full Moon11Thu
12Fri11:1910.311:3810.55:09-0.45:30-0.56:005:47Full Moon12Fri
13Sat12:0110.45:52-0.86:11-0.55:585:48Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:1810.81:4510.37:37-1.07:54-0.56:566:49Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:0110.92:3210.08:24-1.08:39-0.36:546:50Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:4710.93:229.69:13-0.89:290.16:536:52Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed3:3810.74:179.210:08-0.510:230.56:516:53Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:3410.45:198.911:07-0.111:240.86:496:54Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:3810.16:268.712:110.26:486:55Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:459.97:358.712:291.01:170.36:466:56Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:559.88:439.01:361.02:220.26:446:57Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:0310.09:439.52:430.73:240.16:426:58Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:0310.210:359.93:450.34:18-0.26:417:00Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:5510.311:2010.34:39-0.15:06-0.36:397:01New Moon24Wed
25Thu11:4310.35:28-0.55:50-0.36:377:02New Moon25Thu
26Fri12:0310.412:2810.26:14-0.66:31-0.16:357:03New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:4310.51:1010.06:57-0.67:120.16:347:04New Moon27Sat
28Sun1:2210.41:529.77:39-0.47:510.56:327:05Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:0110.22:339.38:21-0.18:320.96:307:06Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue2:419.93:158.99:040.39:141.36:287:08Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed3:239.64:018.59:490.79:591.76:277:09Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 10:38 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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