Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 10m at 1:14 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 7:34 pm (9.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Feb 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:0710.58:469.31:540.42:37-0.56:574:57Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:0311.19:419.82:51-0.13:32-1.26:564:59Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:5711.510:3410.43:46-0.74:24-1.76:555:00Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:5111.911:2610.84:39-1.15:16-2.16:545:01Full Moon4Thu
5Fri11:4411.95:32-1.56:06-2.26:535:03Full Moon5Fri
6Sat12:1811.012:3811.86:25-1.66:56-2.06:515:04Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:1011.11:3111.47:18-1.57:47-1.76:505:05Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:0211.02:2510.88:12-1.18:38-1.16:495:07Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue2:5510.73:2210.19:08-0.79:32-0.46:485:08Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:5010.34:229.410:07-0.210:290.26:465:09Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:499.95:248.911:080.311:270.76:455:10Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:499.66:298.512:110.66:445:12Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:509.47:338.412:271.11:150.76:435:13Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:509.48:328.41:261.32:160.76:415:14Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:449.59:218.62:231.23:080.56:405:16Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:319.610:048.83:131.03:510.36:385:17Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:129.810:439.03:570.84:300.26:375:18New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:519.911:199.24:370.65:070.06:365:19New Moon18Thu
19Fri11:289.911:559.35:160.45:420.06:345:21New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:059.95:550.36:18-0.16:335:22New Moon20Sat
21Sun12:309.412:429.86:330.36:550.06:315:23Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:059.51:209.67:120.37:320.16:305:25Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:419.51:599.47:520.48:110.36:285:26Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed2:199.52:419.18:350.58:530.66:275:27Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:019.53:288.99:220.69:390.86:255:28First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:489.54:218.610:150.610:320.96:235:30First Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:419.55:188.611:110.611:280.96:225:31First Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:399.76:198.612:110.46:205:32First Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:4010.07:239.012:280.81:130.06:195:33Waxing Gibbous29Mon
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 4:24 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 71% 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 Gibbous (71% 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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