Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : in 6h 05m at 11:25 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:41 am (8.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443725
Common Questions About Tides

Chelsea, MA Tides - Jul 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:088.68:309.51:551.42:111.55:108:24Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:008.79:169.92:471.13:001.55:118:24Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:498.910:0210.33:360.73:481.35:118:24Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:379.110:4810.74:250.34:351.15:128:24Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:249.411:3411.15:13-0.25:230.85:138:24Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:119.76:00-0.66:100.55:138:23Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:2111.412:5810.06:47-1.06:590.25:148:23Full Moon7Fri
8Sat1:1011.61:4710.37:35-1.27:490.05:158:23Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:0011.72:3810.68:25-1.28:43-0.15:158:22Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:5411.53:3210.79:17-1.19:39-0.15:168:22Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:5011.24:2810.810:11-0.910:37-0.15:178:21Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:4910.85:2510.811:06-0.611:37-0.15:188:21Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:5110.46:2610.812:03-0.25:188:20Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:5710.07:2810.912:400.01:010.15:198:20Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:039.78:2810.91:420.02:000.45:208:19Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:059.59:2410.92:430.02:560.75:218:18Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:039.510:1710.83:410.03:510.85:228:18Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:569.411:0610.74:340.04:421.05:238:17New Moon18Tue
19Wed11:449.311:5110.65:230.05:291.15:238:16New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:279.26:060.16:131.25:248:15New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:3210.41:069.26:460.26:541.25:258:15New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:1110.21:439.17:250.37:351.35:268:14Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:4910.02:219.18:050.48:171.35:278:13Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:299.83:009.18:460.69:021.45:288:12Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:109.63:419.19:290.89:481.55:298:11Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:559.34:259.110:131.010:371.55:308:10First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:429.05:119.110:591.211:281.55:318:09First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:328.76:019.211:481.45:328:08First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:288.56:549.312:211.512:391.65:338:07First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:268.47:489.51:161.31:321.65:348:06Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:228.68:409.92:101.02:241.55:358:05Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 2:33 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 (46% 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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