Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:08 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 35m at 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 - Jan 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:5610.35:259.411:170.011:380.07:134:22First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:5510.36:309.212:200.07:134:23Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:5610.47:369.212:370.21:23-0.27:134:24Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:5810.68:399.31:380.32:25-0.57:134:25Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:5610.89:369.42:370.23:22-0.77:134:26Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:4910.910:289.63:320.14:15-0.97:134:27Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:3910.911:179.64:230.05:03-1.07:124:28Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:2710.85:120.05:49-0.97:124:29Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:039.612:1210.65:590.16:33-0.77:124:30Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:479.612:5710.36:440.27:15-0.47:124:31Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:299.51:409.97:290.47:570.07:114:32Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:119.32:249.48:140.78:390.47:114:33Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:549.23:109.09:021.09:240.87:114:35Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:399.04:008.69:511.210:111.17:104:36Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:278.94:528.210:441.411:011.47:104:37Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:188.95:478.011:381.511:511.67:094:38Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:098.96:437.912:321.47:094:39Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:029.17:398.012:441.61:271.17:084:41Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:549.48:328.21:361.52:200.87:074:42Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:439.89:208.62:281.23:090.37:074:43Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:2910.210:059.03:160.73:55-0.37:064:44New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:1410.710:489.54:030.34:39-0.77:054:45New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:5911.011:339.94:49-0.25:23-1.17:054:47New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:4511.25:36-0.66:07-1.47:044:48New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:1810.312:3311.26:24-0.86:53-1.57:034:49Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:0410.61:2211.07:13-1.07:40-1.47:024:51Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:5110.72:1210.78:04-0.98:29-1.17:014:52Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:4110.73:0710.28:59-0.79:21-0.77:004:53First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:3610.64:069.79:57-0.410:18-0.26:594:54First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:3410.45:099.210:59-0.211:170.26:584:56First Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:3610.26:168.912:030.06:574:57Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 8:58 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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