Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:58 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 08m at 2:40 am (11.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Apr 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:4210.31:099.87:00-0.47:140.26:257:10Full Moon1Fri
2Sat1:2010.51:519.77:42-0.57:550.36:247:11Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:0110.62:359.58:26-0.58:390.46:227:12Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:4610.63:239.39:14-0.39:280.66:207:13Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:3510.54:169.110:06-0.110:220.86:197:14Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:3110.35:169.011:040.111:231.06:177:15Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:3310.16:199.012:050.26:157:16Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:3910.07:249.212:260.91:070.26:147:17Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:4510.08:279.71:310.72:090.16:127:19Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:5110.29:2610.22:360.33:09-0.16:107:20Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:5210.410:1910.73:37-0.24:03-0.36:097:21Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:4610.611:0711.04:32-0.74:54-0.56:077:22New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:3710.611:5411.25:24-1.05:41-0.46:057:23New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:2610.56:12-1.26:27-0.36:047:24New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:3911.11:1310.26:59-1.17:120.06:027:25Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:2310.91:599.97:45-0.87:570.46:007:26Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:0710.62:459.48:31-0.38:410.95:597:28Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:5210.23:319.09:170.29:281.35:577:29Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:399.84:208.710:050.710:181.75:567:30First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:299.35:138.410:571.111:112.05:547:31First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:249.06:078.311:501.45:537:32First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:208.87:018.412:072.112:431.65:517:33First Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:178.77:538.61:032.11:351.65:507:34Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:128.88:438.91:581.82:251.55:487:36Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:058.99:289.32:511.53:131.35:477:37Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:529.110:109.83:401.03:571.05:457:38Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:369.410:4910.24:250.54:400.85:447:39Full Moon27Wed
28Thu11:199.611:2910.65:090.05:210.65:427:40Full Moon28Thu
29Fri12:019.75:52-0.46:030.45:417:41Full Moon29Fri
30Sat12:1010.912:459.86:35-0.66:470.35:407:42Full Moon30Sat
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 5:49 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 (14% 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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