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 1h 12m 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 - Apr 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:2511.110:5411.04:12-0.74:42-1.16:247:10Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:1911.311:4411.45:06-1.25:33-1.36:227:12Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:1211.35:58-1.66:22-1.36:217:13Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:3311.61:0311.26:49-1.77:10-1.16:197:14Full Moon4Mon
5Tue1:2211.51:5310.87:39-1.57:58-0.76:177:15Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:0911.22:4310.38:28-1.18:46-0.16:167:16Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:5710.83:349.89:18-0.69:350.56:147:17Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:4710.24:279.210:100.010:271.16:127:18Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:409.75:238.811:050.611:221.56:117:19Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:369.36:218.512:011.06:097:21Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:359.07:198.412:201.812:591.36:077:22Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:348.98:158.51:181.91:551.46:067:23Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:318.99:078.82:151.82:481.36:047:24Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:249.19:529.13:081.53:361.16:027:25Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:109.310:339.53:561.14:180.96:017:26Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:529.511:109.84:400.74:580.75:597:27New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:329.711:4610.15:200.35:360.55:587:28New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:119.86:000.06:140.45:567:30New Moon18Mon
19Tue12:2310.312:509.86:40-0.26:530.35:557:31New Moon19Tue
20Wed1:0110.51:319.87:21-0.37:340.45:537:32Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:4010.62:139.78:03-0.48:160.45:517:33Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:2210.62:589.68:48-0.49:020.65:507:34Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:0810.53:479.59:37-0.29:530.75:487:35Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:5910.44:429.410:30-0.110:490.95:477:36First Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:5610.35:419.411:280.011:490.95:467:38First Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:5810.16:429.512:270.15:447:39First Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:0210.17:449.912:520.71:280.05:437:40Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:0810.28:4510.31:550.42:28-0.15:417:41Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:1110.49:4210.82:570.03:26-0.35:407:42Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:1010.610:3411.23:56-0.54:20-0.55:397:43Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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