Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : 10:32 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 42m at 4:17 pm (10.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443725
Common Questions About Tides

Chelsea, MA Tides - Oct 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:538.73:059.38:561.89:291.25:405:27First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:418.43:559.19:452.110:221.45:415:25First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:368.14:508.910:392.411:181.65:425:23First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:368.05:518.811:352.45:445:21First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:378.16:519.012:151.612:332.35:455:20Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:328.47:459.31:101.41:272.05:465:18Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:208.88:349.72:011.12:181.55:475:16Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:049.49:2010.02:480.73:071.05:485:14Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:469.910:0510.43:330.33:540.35:495:13Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:2710.510:5010.74:170.04:39-0.35:505:11Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:0911.111:3510.85:00-0.35:25-0.85:515:09Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:5211.55:43-0.46:11-1.15:535:08Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:2210.812:3811.76:28-0.47:00-1.35:545:06Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:1210.71:2811.77:17-0.27:53-1.25:555:05Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:0510.42:2211.58:100.18:49-0.95:565:03Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:0310.03:2011.19:060.59:48-0.55:575:01Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:059.64:2410.710:070.810:50-0.25:585:00Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:129.45:3310.411:111.011:550.16:004:58Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:239.46:4410.312:181.16:014:57Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:289.77:4810.312:590.21:230.96:024:55Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:269.98:4610.31:590.22:230.76:034:54Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:1710.29:3810.22:520.23:170.46:044:52Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:0210.310:2410.13:400.34:050.36:064:51New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:4210.311:069.94:220.54:470.26:074:49New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:1810.311:449.65:010.75:260.26:084:48New Moon25Fri
26Sat11:5310.25:380.96:040.36:094:46New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:209.312:2710.06:151.26:430.46:104:45Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:589.11:049.86:541.57:240.66:124:43Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:378.81:439.67:361.78:080.86:134:42Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:208.62:289.48:212.08:561.16:144:41Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:078.33:169.19:112.29:471.36:154:39First 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 7:24 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 36% 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 (36% 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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