Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : 9:19 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 38m at 3:15 pm (10.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Feb 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:4610.69:249.32:330.43:15-0.66:574:57Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:3911.110:159.93:27-0.24:06-1.26:564:59New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:3111.611:0510.54:20-0.84:55-1.76:555:00New Moon3Fri
4Sat11:2311.811:5510.95:12-1.35:44-2.06:545:01New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:1511.76:04-1.66:33-2.06:535:03Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:4511.21:0711.46:56-1.67:22-1.76:515:04Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:3611.22:0010.97:49-1.48:13-1.36:505:05Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:2711.02:5510.38:44-1.19:05-0.76:495:07First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:2210.73:559.69:42-0.510:010.06:485:08First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:2010.24:589.010:430.011:000.66:475:09First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:229.86:038.511:470.36:455:10First Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:269.57:118.312:011.012:530.66:445:12Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:309.48:158.41:041.21:580.66:435:13Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:309.59:098.52:051.22:550.56:415:14Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:219.69:548.83:001.13:420.36:405:16Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:049.710:349.03:470.84:230.26:385:17Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:449.811:109.24:290.64:590.16:375:18Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:229.811:469.35:080.45:340.16:365:19Full Moon18Sat
19Sun11:589.85:470.36:090.16:345:21Full Moon19Sun
20Mon12:209.512:359.66:250.36:450.26:335:22Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:559.51:129.47:030.37:210.36:315:23Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:309.51:509.27:420.47:590.66:305:25Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:089.42:318.88:240.68:390.86:285:26Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:489.43:168.59:090.79:231.16:275:27Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:339.34:068.39:590.910:131.36:255:28Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:249.35:018.110:540.911:091.36:245:29Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:209.46:018.211:520.86:225:31Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:209.67:028.512:071.212:520.56:205:32Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:2110.08:039.01:080.81:520.06:195:33Waning Crescent29Wed
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 6:17 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 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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