Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 3m at 2:30 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 8:46 pm (10.8 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 - Jun 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:068.87:399.112:541.81:171.65:098:14Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:038.68:289.31:521.72:071.75:098:15Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:588.59:149.52:471.52:561.85:098:16Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:478.59:579.73:371.23:411.95:088:16Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:338.610:379.84:221.04:241.85:088:17Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:158.611:1610.05:040.85:041.85:088:18New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:568.711:5510.15:440.65:451.75:078:18New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:378.76:240.56:261.75:078:19New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:3510.21:188.77:040.47:071.65:078:20New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:1610.21:598.87:450.37:501.65:078:20Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:5810.22:418.98:270.28:341.55:078:21Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:4210.23:259.19:110.29:221.45:068:21Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:2910.14:119.39:570.210:141.35:068:22First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:2010.05:009.610:460.311:091.15:068:22First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:159.85:529.911:380.45:068:23First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:139.76:4510.312:080.812:310.45:068:23First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:139.67:4010.71:070.51:260.55:078:23Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:159.58:3711.02:070.12:220.55:078:24Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:179.59:3311.33:07-0.33:200.55:078:24Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:169.610:2811.54:06-0.64:160.45:078:24Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:139.711:2211.65:02-0.95:100.45:078:24Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:099.75:55-1.06:030.45:078:25Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:1611.51:039.76:48-0.96:560.55:088:25Full Moon23Wed
24Thu1:0911.31:559.67:38-0.77:480.75:088:25Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:0210.92:459.58:28-0.38:390.95:088:25Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:5310.53:349.49:160.19:311.25:098:25Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:4410.04:239.310:040.510:241.45:098:25Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:359.55:129.210:521.011:191.65:108:25Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:299.06:009.211:411.45:108:25Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:238.66:499.212:141.712:291.75:118:25Third Quarter30Wed
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 5:38 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 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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