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 54m 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 - Feb 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:4010.17:248.812:190.51:080.16:564:58Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:4510.18:298.91:220.62:12-0.16:555:00Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:4610.29:269.12:240.63:11-0.36:545:01Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:4010.310:169.33:200.44:02-0.46:535:02Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:2810.411:009.54:100.24:47-0.56:525:04Full Moon5Tue
6Wed11:1210.311:429.64:560.15:29-0.56:515:05Full Moon6Wed
7Thu11:5310.25:400.06:08-0.46:495:06Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:219.612:3410.06:220.16:46-0.26:485:08Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:589.61:139.77:030.27:250.16:475:09Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:369.51:539.47:440.48:040.46:465:10Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:159.42:359.08:270.68:450.86:445:11Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:569.23:218.69:120.99:291.16:435:13Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:419.04:108.210:011.210:171.46:425:14Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:308.95:037.910:541.311:081.66:405:15Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:228.95:597.811:491.36:395:17Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:179.06:567.912:021.712:451.26:375:18Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:139.27:538.212:571.51:410.86:365:19Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:079.78:458.71:531.12:340.36:345:20Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:5910.29:339.42:460.63:23-0.36:335:22Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:4810.710:1910.03:37-0.14:10-0.96:325:23New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:3611.211:0510.64:26-0.74:56-1.46:305:24New Moon21Thu
22Fri11:2411.411:5111.05:15-1.35:42-1.66:295:25New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:1411.46:04-1.66:29-1.76:275:27Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:3911.31:0411.26:54-1.77:17-1.56:255:28Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:2811.41:5610.87:46-1.68:07-1.16:245:29Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:1911.22:5110.28:40-1.29:00-0.66:225:30First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:1410.83:509.69:38-0.79:570.06:215:32First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:1410.44:549.110:40-0.210:580.56:195:33First Quarter28Thu
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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