Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 35m at 2:08 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:28 pm (9.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Oct 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:3211.511:5711.65:23-1.15:47-1.36:426:25New Moon1Sun
2Mon12:2111.96:12-1.36:39-1.76:436:23New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:4911.61:1112.07:01-1.37:31-1.76:446:21Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:4311.42:0212.07:51-1.18:24-1.56:456:19Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:3711.02:5511.78:43-0.69:18-1.16:466:18Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:3310.53:5111.29:370.010:16-0.66:476:16First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:349.94:5110.610:350.511:170.06:486:14First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:389.55:5510.211:371.06:506:13First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:439.27:009.912:210.412:411.36:516:11First Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:479.28:049.71:240.61:441.46:526:09Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:479.39:049.72:250.82:451.36:536:08Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:399.59:569.73:200.73:401.16:546:06Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:249.710:409.84:070.74:270.86:556:04Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:029.911:209.84:480.75:080.66:566:03Full Moon14Sat
15Sun11:3810.011:599.85:260.65:470.46:586:01Full Moon15Sun
16Mon12:1310.16:020.76:260.36:595:59Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:369.712:4810.16:380.87:040.37:005:58Full Moon17Tue
18Wed1:149.51:2410.07:160.97:420.47:015:56Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:539.32:019.97:541.18:220.57:025:55Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:339.12:409.88:331.39:040.77:035:53Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:158.93:229.79:151.69:490.97:055:52Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:008.74:089.510:011.810:381.07:065:50Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:508.65:009.510:531.811:311.07:075:49Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:448.75:569.511:491.87:085:47Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:408.96:559.712:270.812:471.57:095:46Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:369.47:5510.01:230.61:461.07:115:45Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:3210.08:5410.42:190.22:440.37:125:43Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:2610.79:5010.93:14-0.33:41-0.47:135:42Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:1711.410:4411.24:06-0.74:35-1.17:145:40New Moon29Sun
30Mon11:0711.911:3711.34:57-1.05:28-1.67:165:39New Moon30Mon
31Tue11:5712.25:47-1.26:20-1.97:175:38New Moon31Tue
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 5:18 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 79% 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 (79% 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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