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 (tomorrow) : 2:19 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 48m at 7:41 pm (10.6 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 - Jul 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:1011.71:5510.07:41-1.27:530.15:118:25Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:0511.62:4910.28:33-1.18:490.15:128:24Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:0211.33:4410.39:26-0.89:460.25:128:24Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:0010.84:4010.310:20-0.410:470.45:138:24First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:0010.35:3710.311:160.011:490.55:148:24First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:029.76:3310.312:120.55:148:23First Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:049.37:3010.212:510.61:080.95:158:23Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:088.98:2610.11:530.72:041.35:168:23Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:098.89:2010.12:540.63:001.55:168:22Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:068.710:1110.13:510.63:531.65:178:22Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:558.710:5610.14:420.54:411.65:188:21Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:408.711:3910.15:270.55:261.65:198:21Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:228.76:080.46:081.65:208:20Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:2110.11:028.86:480.56:501.55:208:19Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:0110.11:408.97:260.57:301.55:218:19Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:4110.02:188.98:030.58:111.55:228:18Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:219.82:559.08:410.68:531.55:238:17Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:019.63:339.19:190.89:361.55:248:17Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:429.44:139.29:591.010:211.55:258:16Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:279.14:549.310:411.211:101.55:268:15Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:158.85:399.411:261.45:278:14Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:068.66:279.612:011.412:141.55:278:13Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:008.57:189.912:551.21:051.55:288:12Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:588.58:1410.31:520.92:011.55:298:11Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:588.79:1110.72:510.52:581.25:308:11Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:579.010:0811.13:490.03:560.95:318:10Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:539.411:0411.54:44-0.54:520.45:328:09New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:489.85:38-0.95:470.05:338:07New Moon28Mon
29Tue12:0011.812:4210.26:30-1.26:42-0.35:348:06New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:5511.81:3510.57:21-1.37:37-0.55:358:05Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu1:5111.62:2710.88:12-1.28:32-0.55:368:04Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 11:00 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 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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