Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:17 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 24m at 7:59 pm (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443725
Common Questions About Tides

Chelsea, MA Tides - May 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:1811.512:5210.56:41-1.26:55-0.25:397:42New Moon1Sun
2Mon1:0511.81:4110.67:29-1.47:44-0.25:387:43Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:5511.92:3310.58:20-1.48:37-0.15:367:45Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:4911.73:2910.49:14-1.29:330.15:357:46Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:4611.44:2710.310:11-0.910:320.35:347:47First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:4711.05:2910.211:09-0.611:340.45:337:48First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:5110.66:3410.212:09-0.35:317:49First Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:5910.37:3810.312:380.51:100.05:307:50Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:0510.18:3810.51:420.42:090.25:297:51Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:0610.09:3110.62:430.33:040.45:287:52Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:019.910:2110.73:400.23:550.65:277:53Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:529.711:0610.64:310.14:430.85:257:54Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:389.611:4710.55:170.15:270.95:247:55Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:199.45:590.16:071.15:237:56Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:2510.412:579.26:380.26:471.35:227:57Full Moon15Sun
16Mon1:0210.21:349.17:170.37:261.45:217:59Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:3910.12:139.07:580.48:081.65:208:00Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:199.92:548.98:400.68:531.75:198:01Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:019.73:378.89:250.89:401.85:188:02Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:479.54:248.810:120.910:301.95:178:03Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:359.35:128.811:001.111:221.95:178:04Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:279.16:048.911:501.25:168:04Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:238.96:589.112:161.812:421.25:158:05Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:209.07:509.51:111.51:331.25:148:06Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:169.18:4010.02:051.12:241.15:138:07Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:099.39:2810.52:580.63:140.85:138:08Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:009.710:1611.13:490.04:040.65:128:09Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:5110.011:0611.64:40-0.54:540.35:118:10New Moon28Sat
29Sun11:4210.311:5612.05:31-1.15:440.05:118:11New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:3310.56:21-1.46:34-0.35:108:12New Moon30Mon
31Tue12:4712.21:2510.77:11-1.67:26-0.35:108:12Waxing Crescent31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8443725)

Common Questions About Chelsea, MA Tides

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

Slack tide in Chelsea, MA is approximately 11:08 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 Chelsea, MA?

Chelsea, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 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 is the moon phase in Chelsea, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Chelsea, MA is Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated). This places Chelsea, 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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