Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : 12:34 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 51m at 6:41 am (8.0 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 - Nov 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:4612.45:31-1.06:04-1.96:174:37Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:2111.112:3612.26:21-0.76:55-1.76:184:36Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:1310.81:2811.87:12-0.47:48-1.26:204:35Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:0710.42:2311.28:060.18:42-0.76:214:34Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:0210.03:1910.69:010.69:37-0.16:224:32First Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:009.64:1810.09:591.010:330.36:234:31First Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:009.45:209.610:581.311:310.76:254:30First Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:029.36:249.311:581.46:264:29First Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:009.37:229.112:271.012:571.46:274:28Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:519.48:149.11:201.11:501.36:284:27Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:369.69:009.12:081.22:381.16:304:26Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:179.79:439.12:531.23:230.86:314:25Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:559.810:229.13:351.24:040.66:324:24Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:309.910:589.14:151.24:430.46:334:23Full Moon14Thu
15Fri11:0510.011:359.14:541.25:220.36:354:22Full Moon15Fri
16Sat11:4110.15:321.26:010.26:364:21Full Moon16Sat
17Sun12:129.112:1810.26:121.26:420.16:374:20Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:519.212:5910.26:541.27:250.16:384:19Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:349.21:4410.27:391.28:120.16:404:19Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:219.22:3310.18:291.29:020.16:414:18Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:119.33:2610.09:221.29:540.26:424:17Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:069.54:249.910:191.010:500.26:434:17Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:049.75:279.811:180.811:470.16:444:16Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:0410.16:319.912:190.36:464:15Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:0410.67:3310.112:440.01:19-0.26:474:15Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:0011.28:3210.41:40-0.22:16-0.76:484:14Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:5411.69:2810.62:35-0.43:12-1.26:494:14Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:4712.010:2210.73:28-0.54:06-1.56:504:13New Moon28Thu
29Fri10:3812.111:1410.74:21-0.64:58-1.76:514:13New Moon29Fri
30Sat11:2812.15:11-0.65:47-1.76:524:13New Moon30Sat
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 9:37 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 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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