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 36m 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 - Apr 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:5411.211:1811.54:43-1.25:07-1.26:247:10New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:4711.35:36-1.75:57-1.36:227:12New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:0811.812:4011.26:27-1.96:46-1.26:217:13New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:5711.81:3210.97:18-1.97:35-0.96:197:14Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:4711.62:2310.58:09-1.58:25-0.46:177:15Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:3711.23:1610.09:00-1.09:160.26:167:16Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:2910.74:109.49:54-0.310:090.86:147:17First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:2410.05:088.910:500.311:071.36:127:18First Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:239.56:088.611:490.86:117:19First Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:249.17:088.512:061.712:481.26:097:21First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:268.98:068.61:071.81:461.36:077:22Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:258.98:598.82:061.72:411.36:067:23Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:199.09:459.13:021.53:291.26:047:24Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:069.110:259.53:511.14:121.16:027:25Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:489.311:029.84:350.84:500.96:017:26Full Moon15Sun
16Mon11:279.411:3810.05:150.55:280.85:597:27Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:059.45:530.26:050.85:587:28Full Moon17Tue
18Wed12:1410.112:439.46:320.06:430.75:567:30Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:5110.21:229.47:110.07:220.85:557:31Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:2810.32:029.37:52-0.18:020.95:537:32Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:0810.32:449.28:340.08:451.05:527:33Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:5110.33:309.19:190.19:331.15:507:34Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:3910.24:209.110:090.210:251.15:497:35Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:3210.15:169.111:030.311:241.15:477:36Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:3110.06:149.312:010.35:467:37Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:3310.07:139.712:250.912:590.25:447:39Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:3710.08:1310.21:270.51:570.15:437:40Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:4010.29:1010.82:290.12:55-0.25:417:41Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:4010.510:0411.33:29-0.53:51-0.45:407:42Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:3710.710:5611.64:25-1.04:44-0.65:397:43New Moon30Mon
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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