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 1h 06m 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 - Feb 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:589.93:199.79:060.19:310.16:564:59First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:499.64:159.010:020.510:230.76:555:00First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:439.35:128.511:000.911:171.26:545:01First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:379.16:118.211:581.16:535:02First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:339.07:118.012:111.512:581.16:515:04Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:289.08:098.01:061.61:561.16:505:05Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:219.29:008.22:001.62:480.86:495:06Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:099.49:448.42:501.43:330.56:485:08Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:519.710:258.73:351.14:130.36:475:09Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:319.911:038.94:170.94:520.06:455:10Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:1010.111:419.14:570.65:29-0.26:445:12Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:4810.25:370.46:07-0.36:435:13Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:179.312:2710.26:170.26:44-0.46:415:14Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:549.51:0610.16:580.17:23-0.46:405:15Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:329.71:4810.07:410.08:04-0.36:385:17Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:129.82:339.78:260.08:48-0.16:375:18Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:579.93:229.49:170.19:370.26:365:19Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:479.94:189.110:120.110:320.46:345:21Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:4210.05:198.811:120.111:300.66:335:22Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:4210.06:248.812:140.16:315:23Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:4610.27:318.912:320.61:19-0.26:305:24Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:5110.58:369.31:360.42:22-0.56:285:26Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:5310.89:349.72:380.13:21-0.96:275:27Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:5011.110:2810.13:36-0.44:14-1.36:255:28New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:4411.311:1910.44:30-0.75:05-1.46:245:29New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:3611.35:21-0.95:53-1.46:225:31New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:0710.512:2511.06:11-1.06:39-1.16:205:32Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:5310.51:1310.67:00-0.87:24-0.76:195:33Waxing Crescent28Sat
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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