Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 23m at 8:52 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:07 am (10.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443725
Common Questions About Tides

Chelsea, MA Tides - Jan 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:549.49:338.12:341.93:160.87:134:21Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:379.610:168.23:201.84:000.67:134:22Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:189.810:578.44:041.74:430.37:134:23Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:5910.111:368.64:471.55:250.07:134:24Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:4010.35:301.26:06-0.27:134:25Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:178.912:2210.56:131.06:49-0.47:134:26Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:599.21:0810.56:590.77:33-0.57:134:27Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:449.51:5610.57:480.68:21-0.57:134:28Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:329.82:4810.28:410.49:10-0.37:124:29Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:2310.13:449.99:370.310:02-0.17:124:30Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:1710.24:449.510:360.110:570.27:124:31Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:1410.45:499.211:370.011:540.47:124:32Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:1610.56:569.012:40-0.17:114:33Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:1810.78:009.012:540.61:42-0.37:114:35Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:1710.89:029.01:530.72:42-0.57:104:36Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:1510.99:599.22:510.73:40-0.67:104:37New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:1011.010:529.33:470.64:33-0.77:094:38New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:0110.911:409.34:400.65:22-0.77:094:39New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:4910.85:290.56:06-0.67:084:40New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:259.412:3310.56:150.66:49-0.37:084:42Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:089.41:1710.27:010.77:31-0.17:074:43Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:509.32:019.77:470.88:140.37:064:44Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:329.22:469.38:341.08:570.77:064:45Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:149.13:328.89:221.29:421.17:054:47First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:599.04:228.310:121.310:291.57:044:48First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:478.95:177.911:051.411:201.87:034:49First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:398.86:167.712:001.57:024:51First Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:358.87:157.612:132.012:561.47:014:52Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:288.98:107.71:062.11:511.37:014:53Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:199.29:007.91:582.12:431.07:004:54Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:079.59:468.22:481.93:310.66:594:56Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 11:59 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Chelsea, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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