Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 20m at 7:48 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:57 pm (9.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443725
Common Questions About Tides

Chelsea, MA Tides - Aug 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:2810.11:579.47:480.38:021.05:368:04Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:0910.02:379.78:280.38:470.85:378:02Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:529.93:1910.09:100.49:360.65:388:01Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:409.74:0510.29:560.610:270.55:398:00Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:319.44:5510.310:450.811:230.55:417:59Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:289.15:5210.311:381.05:427:57Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:318.96:5410.512:220.412:371.15:437:56Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:388.87:5810.71:240.31:381.15:447:55Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:439.09:0111.02:270.02:391.05:457:54Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:459.310:0111.33:28-0.33:400.75:467:52Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:439.710:5911.54:26-0.64:380.35:477:51New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:3710.111:5311.65:20-0.85:330.05:487:49New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:2710.46:10-0.96:25-0.25:497:48New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:4311.51:1410.66:57-0.97:14-0.35:507:47Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:3211.22:0010.77:42-0.68:03-0.25:517:45Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:1910.72:4510.68:27-0.28:520.05:527:44Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:0710.23:3010.39:120.39:420.45:537:42Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:569.54:1710.09:590.810:320.75:547:41First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:468.95:069.610:481.411:251.15:557:39First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:418.46:009.311:391.85:567:38First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:418.06:599.112:211.412:342.25:577:36First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:447.97:599.11:191.61:302.45:587:34Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:437.98:549.22:171.62:262.36:007:33Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:358.19:439.43:111.53:182.26:017:31Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:208.310:289.64:001.34:061.96:027:30Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:018.611:099.84:441.04:511.66:037:28Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:389.011:4710.05:240.75:341.26:047:26Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:139.46:020.56:140.86:057:25Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:2510.112:489.86:390.36:550.56:067:23Full Moon29Sat
30Sun1:0410.21:2510.17:170.27:370.26:077:21Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:4510.22:0510.47:570.28:220.06:087:20Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8443725)

Common Questions About Chelsea, MA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Chelsea, MA?

The lowest tide this week in Chelsea, MA is 0.3 ft on Saturday, Aug 8 at 1:24 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Chelsea, MA?

The highest tide this week in Chelsea, MA is 10.5 ft on Friday, Aug 7 at 6:54 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Chelsea, MA today?

Slack tide in Chelsea, MA is approximately 10:52 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 Chelsea, MA?

Chelsea, MA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 91% 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 Chelsea, 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 Chelsea, MA?

Tide predictions for Chelsea, 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 Chelsea, MA?

Tide data for Chelsea, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8443725. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8443725.

What time is high tide in Chelsea, MA today?

High tides in Chelsea, MA today: 1:28 am (10.1 ft), 1:57 pm (9.4 ft). The 1:28 am high of 10.1 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Chelsea, MA today?

Low tides in Chelsea, MA today: 7:48 am (0.3 ft), 8:02 pm (1.0 ft).

What is the tidal range in Chelsea, MA today?

Today's tidal range in Chelsea, MA is 9.7 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 9.8 ft, so today's swing is typical.

What is the moon phase in Chelsea, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Chelsea, MA is Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated). This places Chelsea, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does Chelsea, MA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Chelsea, MA has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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