Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 33m at 11:39 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 6:00 pm (9.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443725
Common Questions About Tides

Chelsea, MA Tides - Dec 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:588.86:158.912:091.77:535:12Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:539.07:138.912:361.01:051.57:545:12Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:469.48:109.11:280.92:001.07:555:12Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:369.99:039.42:200.72:520.57:565:12Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:2510.59:559.73:100.53:44-0.27:575:11Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:1311.110:4610.14:000.24:35-0.87:585:11New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:0211.611:3710.44:49-0.25:25-1.37:595:11New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:5112.05:39-0.46:15-1.88:005:11New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:2710.612:4212.26:29-0.67:05-2.08:015:11New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:1910.81:3312.27:20-0.77:57-1.98:025:11Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:1210.82:2812.08:14-0.68:50-1.78:035:11Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:0710.73:2511.69:10-0.49:46-1.48:035:11Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:0510.64:2411.010:09-0.110:42-0.98:045:11First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:0410.45:2610.511:090.111:40-0.58:055:12First Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:0610.36:3110.012:110.38:065:12First Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:0910.27:389.612:390.01:150.48:065:12Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:1010.28:409.41:370.32:160.48:075:12Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:0410.29:369.22:330.63:130.48:085:13Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:5410.210:279.13:250.84:050.38:085:13Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:3910.211:129.04:131.04:510.38:095:13Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:2010.111:538.94:571.15:320.38:095:14Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:5710.05:381.26:100.28:105:14Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:308.812:339.96:171.36:480.28:105:15Full Moon23Wed
24Thu1:058.81:089.96:561.37:260.28:115:15Full Moon24Thu
25Fri1:418.81:459.87:361.38:060.38:115:16Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:198.82:259.78:181.38:480.38:125:17Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:598.93:089.59:031.49:320.48:125:17Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:428.93:539.49:511.410:180.58:125:18Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:289.04:429.210:411.411:060.78:125:19Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:179.15:359.011:331.311:570.78:135:20Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:099.36:338.912:281.08:135:20Third Quarter31Thu
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 2:49 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Chelsea, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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