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 2h 53m 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 - Mar 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:2210.58:599.72:090.32:48-0.66:175:34Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:1911.19:5110.43:06-0.43:41-1.26:165:36New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:1211.510:4211.14:01-1.14:32-1.66:145:37New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:0511.611:3111.54:54-1.75:21-1.86:125:38New Moon4Sun
5Mon11:5711.65:45-2.06:10-1.86:115:39Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:2111.612:5011.36:37-2.06:59-1.56:095:40Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:1111.61:4210.87:29-1.77:49-1.06:075:42Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:0211.22:3610.18:22-1.28:40-0.36:065:43Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:5510.73:339.59:18-0.59:350.46:045:44First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:5210.14:348.910:180.110:341.06:025:45First Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:549.66:398.512:210.67:006:46First Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:589.27:448.312:361.41:250.96:596:48First Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:039.18:468.41:381.62:281.06:576:49Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed9:039.19:408.62:401.53:250.96:556:50Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:559.310:248.93:361.34:120.86:546:51Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:409.411:039.24:230.94:510.66:526:52Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:199.611:399.55:050.65:280.56:506:53Full Moon17Sat
18Sun11:569.65:430.46:030.46:486:54Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:139.712:339.66:210.26:380.46:476:56Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:489.81:109.66:590.17:140.46:456:57Full Moon20Tue
21Wed1:229.91:479.47:370.17:510.66:436:58Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:589.92:259.28:160.18:290.76:416:59Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:359.83:059.08:570.39:090.96:407:00Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:169.83:508.79:410.49:541.16:387:01Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:019.74:398.610:310.510:461.36:367:02Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:549.75:358.511:260.611:431.36:347:04Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:529.76:358.712:240.66:337:05Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:549.87:369.012:431.11:240.46:317:06Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:5710.18:379.61:460.72:240.06:297:07Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:0010.49:3410.32:480.13:22-0.46:287:08Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:5910.910:2711.03:47-0.64:16-0.96:267:09Waning Crescent31Sat
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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