Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:15 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 45m at 6:39 pm (10.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Oct 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:1310.511:3311.05:04-0.35:24-0.36:426:24Full Moon1Mon
2Tue11:5511.15:47-0.66:11-0.96:436:22Full Moon2Tue
3Wed12:2011.112:4011.56:32-0.77:00-1.26:446:20Full Moon3Wed
4Thu1:0911.01:2611.77:18-0.77:49-1.36:466:19Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:5910.82:1511.78:06-0.48:41-1.16:476:17Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat2:5210.43:0711.48:560.09:35-0.86:486:15Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun3:489.94:0311.09:500.510:35-0.36:496:14Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:509.45:0510.510:501.011:380.16:506:12Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:579.16:1210.111:551.36:516:10Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:058.97:219.912:440.41:011.56:526:09Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:129.18:299.91:490.62:071.46:536:07Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:139.39:309.92:520.63:101.26:556:05Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:059.610:2210.03:470.54:060.86:566:04Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:489.911:0810.04:340.54:530.56:576:02New Moon14Sun
15Mon11:2710.111:499.95:150.55:360.36:586:00New Moon15Mon
16Tue12:0310.25:530.66:170.26:595:59New Moon16Tue
17Wed12:299.712:3910.16:300.86:560.37:005:57New Moon17Wed
18Thu1:079.51:1510.17:071.07:350.47:025:56Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:479.21:529.97:441.38:140.67:035:54Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:278.92:319.78:231.68:560.97:045:53Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:098.63:129.59:051.99:401.17:055:51Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon3:548.33:589.29:502.210:291.47:065:50First Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:458.14:499.010:402.411:221.57:085:48First Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:388.05:459.011:352.57:095:47First Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:338.16:419.112:161.512:312.37:105:45First Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:278.47:389.31:101.31:282.07:115:44Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:199.08:349.72:031.02:241.47:125:43Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:089.79:2710.12:540.63:180.67:145:41Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:5410.410:1810.53:430.14:09-0.27:155:40Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue10:3911.111:0710.84:30-0.34:59-0.97:165:38Full Moon30Tue
31Wed11:2511.711:5710.95:17-0.65:49-1.47:175:37Full Moon31Wed
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 9:57 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (32% illuminated). This places Charlestown, Charles River, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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