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 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 - Feb 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:1810.24:509.210:420.011:010.36:574:58First Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:1610.15:548.811:440.16:564:59First Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:1810.17:028.612:000.612:490.16:555:00Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:2210.18:108.61:020.81:540.06:535:02Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:2510.29:128.82:050.82:56-0.36:525:03Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:2310.410:069.03:040.63:52-0.56:515:04Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:1610.510:569.23:580.54:42-0.66:505:05Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:0410.511:419.34:480.35:27-0.66:495:07Full Moon8Wed
9Thu11:5010.45:350.26:10-0.56:475:08Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:239.412:3310.26:190.26:50-0.36:465:09Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:039.41:159.97:030.37:290.06:455:11Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:419.31:569.57:450.58:090.46:445:12Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:209.22:399.08:290.88:500.86:425:13Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:029.03:258.59:151.09:331.36:415:15Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:468.84:158.110:051.310:211.66:395:16Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:348.75:097.710:581.511:111.96:385:17Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:268.66:067.511:531.56:375:18Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:208.77:057.512:042.112:511.56:355:20Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:168.98:027.712:592.01:481.26:345:21Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:119.38:548.11:551.82:410.76:325:22Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:029.89:418.62:471.33:290.26:315:23Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:4910.310:249.23:360.74:14-0.46:295:25New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:3410.711:079.74:230.14:58-0.86:285:26New Moon23Thu
24Fri11:2011.011:5110.25:10-0.45:41-1.26:265:27New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:0711.25:57-0.86:25-1.36:255:28Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:3510.612:5511.16:45-1.17:10-1.36:235:30Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:2010.81:4410.77:34-1.27:57-1.06:225:31Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:0810.92:3610.28:26-1.08:47-0.56:205:32Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:5810.73:339.69:22-0.79:410.16:185:33First Quarter29Wed
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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