Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : 9:42 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 14m at 3:30 pm (10.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443725
Common Questions About Tides

Chelsea, MA Tides - Sep 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:009.410:1611.23:46-0.13:590.66:097:18Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:5410.111:1111.64:40-0.64:550.06:107:17New Moon2Thu
3Fri11:4510.75:31-1.05:48-0.66:117:15New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:0411.812:3411.26:20-1.36:40-1.06:127:13New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:5511.81:2211.57:07-1.37:31-1.26:137:11Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:4611.62:1111.67:55-1.18:23-1.16:147:10Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:3811.13:0111.58:44-0.69:17-0.86:157:08Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:3210.53:5311.19:360.010:12-0.46:167:06First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:289.84:4810.610:290.611:090.16:177:04First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:289.25:4710.111:251.26:187:03First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:338.76:529.712:090.612:251.76:197:01First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:418.57:589.61:121.01:261.96:206:59Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:448.58:579.52:151.12:272.06:216:57Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:388.69:499.63:121.23:221.96:236:56Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:258.710:349.64:021.14:101.76:246:54Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:058.911:159.74:451.04:541.56:256:52Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:409.111:519.75:230.95:341.36:266:50Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:129.35:570.96:111.06:276:49Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:259.712:439.56:320.96:480.96:286:47Full Moon19Sun
20Mon12:599.61:159.67:060.97:260.76:296:45Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:359.51:499.87:421.08:060.66:306:43Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:139.32:269.88:211.28:490.76:316:41Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:549.13:089.89:031.49:360.76:326:40Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:418.93:559.89:501.610:270.86:336:38Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:328.64:489.710:411.811:230.96:346:36Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:318.54:489.710:381.911:240.85:355:34Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:368.55:559.911:401.85:365:33Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:438.87:0110.212:260.612:441.55:385:31Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:449.38:0310.61:260.31:450.95:395:29Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:4010.09:0111.12:23-0.22:430.25:405:27Waning Crescent30Thu
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 6:36 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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