Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 51m at 9:12 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:059.012:169.56:020.96:240.66:195:33New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:369.212:519.46:390.86:590.76:175:34Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:099.31:279.27:190.87:370.96:165:35Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:459.32:078.98:010.88:171.26:145:37Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:249.32:508.68:460.99:011.56:135:38Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:069.33:388.39:341.09:481.76:115:39First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:549.24:318.010:261.110:402.06:095:40First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:489.15:327.911:231.211:372.06:085:41First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:509.26:378.012:241.06:065:43First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:539.57:388.312:371.91:230.76:045:44Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:5410.08:358.91:371.52:200.26:025:45Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:5110.59:289.62:340.93:14-0.36:015:46Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:4511.010:1810.33:290.24:04-0.85:595:47Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:3711.411:0611.04:22-0.64:53-1.25:575:48Full Moon14Mon
15Tue11:2811.611:5311.55:14-1.15:40-1.45:565:50Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:1811.56:04-1.56:26-1.35:545:51Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:4011.81:0911.26:55-1.67:15-1.05:525:52Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:3011.72:0210.77:47-1.48:05-0.55:505:53Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:2111.52:5710.08:41-1.08:580.25:495:54Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:1511.03:559.49:38-0.59:540.85:475:55Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:1310.44:588.810:370.110:531.35:455:57Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:189.96:088.511:410.611:571.75:435:58Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:279.57:178.412:470.95:425:59Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:339.48:178.51:011.81:491.05:406:00Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:319.49:088.72:021.82:441.05:386:01Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:219.49:528.92:561.63:301.05:366:02Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:049.510:299.13:421.44:091.05:356:03New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:429.411:019.24:231.24:440.95:336:05New Moon28Mon
29Tue11:179.411:329.45:000.95:180.95:316:06New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:509.35:360.75:521.05:306:07New Moon30Wed
31Thu12:029.612:249.26:130.66:271.15:286:08Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 12:21 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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