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 2h 19m 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 - Mar 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:4310.48:249.51:300.42:13-0.56:175:34Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:4410.99:2110.12:31-0.23:10-1.06:155:36Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:4111.410:1410.73:28-0.84:04-1.56:145:37Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:3511.711:0611.14:22-1.34:55-1.86:125:38Full Moon4Fri
5Sat11:2811.711:5611.45:15-1.75:45-1.96:115:39Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:2111.66:07-1.86:34-1.76:095:40Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:4611.41:1311.26:59-1.77:23-1.36:075:42Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:3611.22:0410.67:50-1.38:12-0.76:055:43Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:2610.82:589.98:43-0.79:040.06:045:44Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:1910.33:559.39:39-0.19:580.66:025:45Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:159.84:558.710:380.410:561.26:005:46Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:149.35:578.411:380.811:551.55:595:48Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:159.17:598.31:401.16:576:49Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon8:169.08:588.41:541.62:401.16:556:50Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:139.19:498.62:521.53:330.96:546:51Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:029.310:328.93:451.34:180.76:526:52Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:459.611:119.24:300.94:580.56:506:53Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:249.711:479.55:110.65:350.36:486:55New Moon18Fri
19Sat12:029.85:500.36:110.26:476:56New Moon19Sat
20Sun12:229.712:399.96:280.16:470.16:456:57New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:579.81:179.87:070.07:240.16:436:58New Moon21Mon
22Tue1:329.91:559.77:46-0.18:020.26:416:59Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:0910.02:359.68:26-0.18:420.46:407:00Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:4810.03:179.39:090.09:240.66:387:01Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:3110.04:049.19:570.110:120.86:367:03First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:199.94:588.910:490.311:070.96:347:04First Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:159.95:578.911:470.36:337:05First Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:159.96:599.012:060.912:480.26:317:06First Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:1910.18:029.31:080.81:490.06:297:07Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:2410.39:049.92:110.42:50-0.36:287:08Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:2710.710:0110.53:13-0.13:48-0.76:267:09Waxing 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 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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