Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:14 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 05m at 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 - Mar 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:5410.44:349.110:23-0.210:400.66:175:35First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:5510.15:418.611:270.111:421.06:155:36First Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:019.86:528.412:340.36:135:37Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:109.78:028.512:471.21:420.46:125:38Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:179.79:038.71:531.22:450.26:105:39Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:169.99:559.02:551.03:390.06:095:41Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:0610.110:399.33:480.74:25-0.16:075:42Full Moon7Wed
8Thu10:5110.111:199.54:350.45:06-0.16:055:43Full Moon8Thu
9Fri11:3210.111:569.65:180.25:440.06:035:44Full Moon9Fri
10Sat12:119.95:580.26:210.16:025:45Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:319.61:509.77:380.27:570.47:006:47Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon2:069.62:289.38:170.38:340.76:586:48Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:429.53:089.08:570.59:121.16:576:49Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:219.33:508.69:400.89:531.56:556:50Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:029.14:378.110:261.110:391.86:536:51Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:498.95:297.811:171.411:292.16:516:52Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:418.76:257.612:121.56:506:54Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:368.77:237.712:242.21:091.56:486:55Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:358.98:227.91:212.12:071.26:466:56Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:339.39:178.42:191.83:030.86:456:57Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:299.910:069.13:151.23:540.26:436:58Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:2010.410:519.84:080.54:41-0.46:416:59Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:0910.911:3610.54:58-0.35:27-0.96:397:00New Moon23Fri
24Sat11:5711.25:47-1.06:12-1.26:387:02New Moon24Sat
25Sun12:2111.112:4611.36:36-1.56:58-1.36:367:03New Moon25Sun
26Mon1:0711.51:3611.17:25-1.77:45-1.16:347:04Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:5411.62:2710.88:16-1.78:34-0.86:327:05Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:4411.43:2010.29:08-1.39:25-0.26:317:06Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu3:3611.14:189.610:04-0.810:200.46:297:07First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:3410.55:219.011:05-0.211:211.06:277:08First Quarter30Fri
31Sat5:3810.06:298.712:100.36:257:10First Quarter31Sat
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 8:57 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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