Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 38m at 11:29 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 5:41 pm (10.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Oct 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:359.51:479.87:391.08:030.66:416:25Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:139.32:239.88:161.28:420.86:426:23Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:539.03:029.68:541.59:251.06:446:22Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:358.73:449.59:361.810:111.26:456:20Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:238.44:319.310:232.111:031.36:466:18First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:158.25:249.311:162.211:581.36:476:16First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:118.26:229.412:122.16:486:15First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:098.47:229.712:561.11:111.86:496:13Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:078.98:2210.11:530.82:111.36:506:11Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:039.59:2010.62:500.33:100.66:516:10Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:5510.310:1511.03:43-0.24:05-0.26:536:08Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:4411.011:0811.44:34-0.74:58-0.96:546:06Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:3211.65:23-1.05:50-1.46:556:05Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:0011.512:2112.06:11-1.16:41-1.76:566:03Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:5211.31:1012.07:00-1.07:33-1.76:576:02Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:4611.02:0111.97:50-0.68:26-1.46:586:00Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:4010.52:5411.58:42-0.19:21-0.96:595:58Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:3610.03:4910.99:360.510:19-0.37:015:57Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:379.44:5010.310:341.111:200.37:025:55Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:429.05:559.811:371.57:035:54Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:478.87:009.512:240.712:411.87:045:52Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:508.88:049.41:270.91:441.87:055:51Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:479.09:039.42:271.02:451.67:075:49Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:369.39:539.53:191.03:381.37:085:48Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:189.510:369.54:040.94:241.07:095:46Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:559.811:159.54:430.95:040.77:105:45New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:3010.011:539.55:190.95:420.57:115:44New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:0410.15:540.96:200.47:135:42New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:319.412:3810.16:301.06:580.47:145:41New Moon29Sat
30Sun1:089.21:1410.07:071.27:360.47:155:39Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon1:479.01:519.97:451.48:160.57:165:38Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 2:35 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 44% 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 (44% 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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