Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:19 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 59m at 6:59 pm (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443725
Common Questions About Tides

Chelsea, MA Tides - Sep 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:139.71:329.67:220.77:410.76:087:20Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:499.62:089.78:000.88:230.76:097:18Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:299.52:479.88:410.99:070.76:107:16Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:129.33:319.89:251.19:550.86:117:14Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:589.14:189.810:121.210:460.86:127:13Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:508.95:119.811:041.411:420.86:137:11Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:478.86:109.911:591.46:147:09Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:508.97:1310.112:400.712:591.26:157:08Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:539.28:1510.51:400.41:590.96:167:06Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:539.79:1411.02:380.02:570.46:177:04Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:4910.310:1111.43:33-0.53:54-0.26:187:02Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:4211.011:0511.74:27-0.94:49-0.86:207:01New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:3311.511:5811.85:18-1.25:42-1.36:216:59New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:2311.96:08-1.46:33-1.66:226:57New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:4911.81:1212.06:56-1.37:24-1.66:236:55Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:4011.52:0111.97:45-1.18:15-1.46:246:54Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:3111.12:5211.68:35-0.69:08-0.96:256:52Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:2510.53:4511.19:27-0.110:02-0.46:266:50First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:209.94:4010.610:210.510:580.16:276:48First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:189.45:3910.111:171.111:560.66:286:46First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:219.06:429.712:151.56:296:45First Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:268.87:469.512:561.01:151.76:306:43Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:258.88:439.51:551.12:131.76:316:41Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:178.98:339.51:491.22:061.65:325:39Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:029.19:189.52:371.12:541.45:335:38Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:429.39:599.63:201.03:381.15:345:36Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:189.510:369.64:000.94:190.95:365:34Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:529.711:119.64:380.94:580.75:375:32Full Moon28Thu
29Fri11:259.911:479.65:150.85:360.55:385:31Full Moon29Fri
30Sat12:0010.05:520.86:150.35:395:29Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 10:09 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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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