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 2h 51m 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 - May 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:359.38:209.01:151.71:571.05:377:44Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:399.29:159.22:201.62:551.05:367:46Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:359.310:019.53:191.33:441.05:347:47Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:239.310:419.74:101.04:271.05:337:48Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:059.311:179.94:530.75:051.15:327:49Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:449.311:5110.05:320.55:411.15:317:50Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:229.26:100.36:181.25:307:51Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:2610.11:009.16:470.36:551.35:287:52Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:0210.01:399.07:250.47:321.55:277:53Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:399.92:188.88:040.58:121.75:267:54Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:189.82:598.68:450.68:531.85:257:55Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:599.73:428.59:280.89:372.05:247:56Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:449.64:308.410:150.910:272.15:237:57Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:349.55:218.511:061.011:222.05:227:59Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:289.56:148.711:590.95:218:00Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:269.57:079.212:191.712:530.75:208:01Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:259.78:019.81:171.31:470.55:198:02Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:249.98:5410.52:160.72:410.25:188:03Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:2210.29:4611.13:14-0.13:35-0.15:178:04Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:1810.510:3611.74:10-0.84:26-0.35:168:05New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:1210.611:2612.15:03-1.35:17-0.55:168:05New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:0610.75:55-1.76:08-0.45:158:06New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:1812.21:0010.56:48-1.77:00-0.35:148:07Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:1112.01:5610.37:41-1.57:530.15:138:08Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:0511.72:5110.08:34-1.18:470.55:138:09Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:0011.13:489.69:29-0.69:430.95:128:10Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:5810.64:489.310:260.010:431.35:118:11First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:5910.05:489.211:250.511:461.65:118:12First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:019.56:469.112:230.95:108:13First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:039.17:419.212:481.71:191.25:108:13First Quarter30Wed
31Thu8:038.98:339.31:491.62:121.45:098:14Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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