Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 35m at 7:23 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:32 am (10.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Aug 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:0210.82:3310.28:17-0.38:370.35:378:03Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:5010.33:1710.09:010.29:260.65:388:02Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:389.74:029.89:460.710:170.95:398:01Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:279.14:499.610:331.211:091.25:408:00Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:208.65:399.411:221.75:417:59Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:148.26:319.212:041.512:132.15:427:57Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:118.07:259.11:001.71:052.35:437:56Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:097.98:209.21:571.72:002.35:447:55Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:068.09:149.42:531.52:542.25:457:53Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:568.210:029.73:441.33:451.95:467:52Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:418.610:4610.04:290.94:311.65:477:51New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:228.911:2810.25:100.65:151.25:487:49New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:019.35:500.35:580.85:497:48New Moon13Fri
14Sat12:0810.412:399.76:280.06:400.55:507:46New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:5010.51:1710.07:07-0.27:230.25:527:45Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:3210.51:5710.47:47-0.28:080.05:537:43Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:1610.42:3910.68:29-0.28:55-0.15:547:42Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:0210.13:2310.79:130.09:45-0.15:557:40Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:529.84:1310.710:020.310:400.15:567:39First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:479.45:0810.610:550.711:390.35:577:37First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:489.06:0810.511:541.05:587:36First Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:528.87:1110.412:420.412:551.25:597:34Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:008.88:1810.51:470.42:001.26:007:33Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:079.09:2310.62:520.23:041.06:017:31Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:089.410:2210.83:520.04:050.66:027:29Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:019.811:1610.94:47-0.35:000.36:037:28Full Moon26Thu
27Fri11:5010.15:36-0.45:510.16:047:26Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:0510.812:3510.36:21-0.36:390.06:057:25Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:5310.61:1810.37:05-0.17:250.06:067:23Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:3810.31:5910.27:460.28:100.26:077:21Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue2:229.92:3910.18:270.68:550.56:087:20Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 10:27 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Charlestown, Charles River, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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