Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 3m at 11:29 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:48 pm (9.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Dec 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:289.53:4310.09:370.810:080.06:544:12First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:229.74:429.810:360.711:040.16:554:12First Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:1910.05:449.711:370.46:564:11First Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:1710.46:479.612:010.112:380.16:574:11Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:1510.77:509.712:580.11:40-0.36:584:11Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:1311.18:509.91:560.02:39-0.86:594:11Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:0711.49:4610.02:52-0.23:35-1.17:004:11Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:0011.610:3910.13:46-0.34:27-1.37:014:11Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:5011.611:3110.04:37-0.35:18-1.47:024:11Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:4011.45:28-0.26:07-1.27:034:11Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:219.912:3011.16:170.06:54-0.97:034:11Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:109.71:1810.67:060.37:41-0.57:044:11Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:579.52:0610.17:540.78:280.07:054:12Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:459.32:569.68:451.09:160.57:064:12Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:339.13:479.19:371.310:050.97:064:12Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:239.04:418.710:311.510:551.27:074:12Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:148.95:368.411:261.611:451.57:084:13Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:049.06:328.212:211.57:084:13Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:559.17:278.212:351.61:151.47:094:14Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:459.38:208.31:261.62:081.17:094:14Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:329.69:088.42:151.52:560.77:104:15Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:169.99:528.63:011.33:410.47:104:15New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:5810.210:348.93:461.04:230.07:114:16New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:3910.511:169.14:290.85:06-0.47:114:16New Moon24Mon
25Tue11:2210.711:599.35:130.55:48-0.67:114:17New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:0610.85:570.36:31-0.87:124:18Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:429.612:5110.86:430.17:16-0.97:124:18Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:279.81:3910.77:320.08:02-0.87:124:19Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:1410.02:2910.48:230.08:51-0.77:124:20Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:0410.13:2410.19:180.09:44-0.47:134:21First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:5810.24:239.710:160.17:134:21First Quarter31Mon
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 2:38 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Charlestown, Charles River, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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