Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 35m at 10:37 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 4:48 pm (10.3 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 - Oct 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:479.79:0610.72:300.02:510.56:426:24Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:4610.210:0510.93:29-0.33:510.06:436:23Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:3910.611:0011.14:24-0.64:46-0.46:446:21Full Moon3Sat
4Sun11:2810.911:5111.15:14-0.75:38-0.76:456:19Full Moon4Sun
5Mon12:1411.16:02-0.66:27-0.86:466:17Full Moon5Mon
6Tue12:4010.91:0011.16:48-0.47:15-0.76:476:16Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:2810.51:4410.97:330.08:02-0.56:496:14Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:1610.12:2810.58:170.48:49-0.16:506:12Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri3:039.63:1410.19:031.09:370.46:516:11Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:529.14:029.79:501.510:280.96:526:09Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:448.74:549.310:411.911:221.26:536:07Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:398.45:509.111:362.26:546:06Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:368.36:479.012:181.512:322.36:556:04Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:328.47:439.01:131.51:282.26:576:02Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:258.68:389.22:061.42:221.96:586:01Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:139.09:279.52:561.23:131.56:595:59Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:569.410:129.73:410.94:001.07:005:58Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:369.810:5410.04:230.64:430.67:015:56New Moon18Sun
19Mon11:1310.311:3410.15:030.45:250.17:025:55New Moon19Mon
20Tue11:5110.65:430.26:07-0.37:045:53New Moon20Tue
21Wed12:1610.212:3010.96:230.16:50-0.67:055:52New Moon21Wed
22Thu12:5910.21:1211.17:050.07:35-0.77:065:50Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:4410.11:5611.17:490.18:22-0.77:075:49Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:329.92:4411.18:370.39:13-0.57:085:47Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:239.73:3610.99:280.610:07-0.37:105:46First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:209.54:3410.610:250.811:07-0.17:115:44First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:229.35:3810.311:271.07:125:43First Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:279.36:4410.212:090.112:311.07:135:42First Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:319.67:5110.11:110.11:360.87:145:40Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:339.98:5510.22:120.12:400.57:165:39Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:3110.39:5410.43:110.03:390.17:175:38Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 1:42 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 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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