Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : 10:37 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 00m at 4:26 am (9.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Jan 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:4010.21:5311.27:40-0.48:16-1.27:134:22Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:3510.02:4910.68:360.09:10-0.77:134:23First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:319.83:489.99:340.410:06-0.17:134:24First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:299.64:499.310:350.711:020.47:134:25First Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:269.45:508.911:370.911:580.87:134:26First Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:229.36:518.612:380.97:124:27Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:179.47:508.412:531.11:370.97:124:28Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:089.48:448.41:461.32:320.77:124:29Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:559.69:308.52:361.33:200.57:124:30Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:389.810:138.63:211.24:020.37:124:31Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:179.910:528.74:031.14:410.17:114:32Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:5610.011:318.84:431.05:190.07:114:34Full Moon12Mon
13Tue11:3410.05:220.95:57-0.17:104:35Full Moon13Tue
14Wed12:098.912:1210.06:020.86:34-0.17:104:36Full Moon14Wed
15Thu12:478.912:5110.06:420.87:13-0.17:094:37Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:249.01:309.97:230.87:52-0.17:094:38Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:039.12:129.78:050.88:330.07:084:39Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun2:449.22:579.58:510.89:180.27:084:41Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:299.33:479.39:420.710:060.37:074:42Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:189.54:429.110:370.610:590.47:074:43Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:119.75:418.911:350.411:550.47:064:44Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:0710.06:438.912:360.17:054:46Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:0610.47:479.112:530.41:38-0.37:044:47Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:0710.88:499.41:530.12:38-0.87:044:48Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:0511.29:479.82:52-0.23:36-1.37:034:49New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:0111.610:4210.13:49-0.54:30-1.77:024:51New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:5611.711:3610.34:43-0.85:22-1.87:014:52New Moon27Tue
28Wed11:5011.75:36-0.96:13-1.87:004:53New Moon28Wed
29Thu12:2810.412:4211.46:29-0.97:03-1.66:594:55Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:1810.41:3411.07:21-0.77:51-1.16:584:56Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat2:0810.22:2610.48:13-0.48:41-0.56:574:57Waxing 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 7:31 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Charlestown, Charles River, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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