Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 46m at 10:21 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:26 am (9.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - May 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:179.68:569.51:581.12:320.75:377:44Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:179.69:489.83:001.03:270.75:367:46Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:109.610:3210.03:550.74:150.75:347:47Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:559.611:1110.14:420.44:570.75:337:48New Moon4Sun
5Mon11:379.611:4810.25:240.35:350.85:327:49New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:169.56:030.26:130.95:317:50New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:2410.212:559.46:420.16:511.05:307:51New Moon7Wed
8Thu1:0010.21:339.37:200.27:291.15:287:52Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:3710.12:129.27:590.38:091.35:277:53Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:169.92:539.08:400.58:501.55:267:54Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:569.83:358.89:220.69:331.75:257:55Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:409.64:218.710:070.810:201.95:247:56Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:279.45:108.710:550.911:121.95:237:57First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:189.46:018.811:461.05:227:58First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:139.46:529.112:061.712:380.95:218:00First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:099.57:459.61:021.41:310.75:208:01Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:069.88:3810.21:590.92:250.45:198:02Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:0410.19:3010.92:560.23:190.05:188:03Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:5910.510:2011.53:51-0.54:11-0.45:178:04Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:5310.811:1012.04:44-1.15:02-0.75:168:04Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:4610.95:36-1.65:53-0.85:168:05Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:0112.312:4010.96:29-1.96:44-0.85:158:06Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:5412.31:3510.87:21-1.97:37-0.65:148:07Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:4812.12:3110.68:15-1.68:31-0.25:138:08Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:4311.73:2710.39:09-1.29:270.25:138:09Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:4011.14:2610.010:05-0.710:260.65:128:10Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:4010.55:279.811:04-0.111:281.05:118:11Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:4310.06:289.612:030.35:118:12Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:469.67:279.612:311.21:020.75:108:13Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:489.38:229.61:331.21:581.05:108:13Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:479.29:139.82:331.12:511.15:098:14Waning Crescent31Sat
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 1:23 am — 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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