Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : 2:30 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 45m at 8:29 am (8.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Nov 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:488.812:4910.06:431.57:190.56:184:37Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:308.61:319.97:241.78:030.66:194:36Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:148.42:179.88:101.88:520.86:204:34Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:048.33:099.79:011.99:460.86:214:33Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:598.44:089.69:591.910:430.86:234:32Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:588.65:109.711:011.711:410.66:244:31Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:569.16:139.812:031.26:254:30Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:539.77:1610.012:380.41:050.66:264:29Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:4810.48:1610.21:340.12:05-0.16:284:27Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:4111.19:1210.42:28-0.23:02-0.76:294:26Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:3111.610:0610.53:20-0.43:55-1.26:304:25New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:2011.910:5810.44:10-0.44:47-1.56:314:24New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:0911.911:5110.24:59-0.35:38-1.56:334:23New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:5911.75:49-0.16:29-1.36:344:22Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:439.912:5011.36:390.37:20-0.86:354:22Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:369.51:4210.87:300.88:12-0.26:364:21Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:309.12:3610.28:231.39:060.36:374:20Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:268.83:339.69:191.710:020.86:394:19First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:238.64:329.210:181.910:581.26:404:18First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:208.55:328.911:182.011:521.46:414:18First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:138.66:298.712:171.96:424:17First Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:048.87:248.612:431.51:131.76:434:16Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:509.18:158.61:311.62:051.46:454:16Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:339.49:018.72:161.52:511.16:464:15Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:139.79:448.82:581.53:340.76:474:15Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:509.910:248.83:381.44:140.56:484:14Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:2710.111:048.84:181.34:540.36:494:14Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:0510.211:458.74:571.35:340.26:504:13Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:4510.25:371.36:160.16:514:13Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:278.712:2710.26:191.36:590.16:524:12Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 11:29 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 13% 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 maximum.

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 (13% illuminated). This places Charlestown, Charles River, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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