Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : 1:26 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 58m at 7:23 am (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Aug 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:319.25:5410.211:420.95:388:03Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:289.06:4910.412:230.612:371.05:398:02Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:308.97:4810.61:230.41:351.05:408:00Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:349.08:5010.92:250.22:360.95:417:59Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:379.29:5111.23:27-0.23:370.75:427:58Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:379.510:5011.54:26-0.64:360.35:437:57New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:339.911:4611.65:22-0.95:320.05:447:55New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:2710.26:14-1.16:27-0.25:457:54New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:4111.51:2010.47:05-1.07:20-0.25:467:53Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:3511.32:0910.57:54-0.88:12-0.25:477:51Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:2710.92:5710.48:42-0.49:040.15:487:50Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:1810.33:4510.29:290.19:570.45:497:48Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:109.74:349.910:180.710:510.85:507:47First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:059.15:259.611:081.311:481.15:517:46First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:018.66:189.412:011.85:527:44First Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:598.27:139.212:451.412:542.15:537:43First Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:588.08:099.21:431.51:492.35:547:41Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:578.09:049.32:421.52:442.35:557:40Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:498.29:549.53:361.33:362.15:567:38Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:358.510:399.84:221.14:231.85:587:36Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:168.711:2010.05:030.85:061.55:597:35Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:549.011:5910.25:420.55:481.26:007:33Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:319.36:190.36:280.96:017:32Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:3810.31:079.66:560.27:090.76:027:30Full Moon24Sat
25Sun1:1810.31:439.87:330.17:500.56:037:28Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:5810.22:2010.18:110.28:320.36:047:27Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:3910.03:0010.28:510.39:180.36:057:25Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:249.83:4410.39:350.510:080.36:067:24Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:149.44:3310.410:230.811:030.46:077:22Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:109.15:2810.311:171.06:087:20Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:108.86:2810.312:020.512:161.26:097:19Third 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 10:24 am — 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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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