Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : 8:52 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 52m at 2:45 pm (10.6 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 - Aug 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:5910.72:319.98:12-0.18:290.75:368:04Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:4410.23:149.88:550.29:170.95:378:03Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:309.73:589.69:400.710:051.15:388:02Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:179.24:429.410:251.110:551.35:398:01Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:078.75:309.211:121.611:471.55:407:59Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:018.36:229.112:021.95:417:58Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:008.07:189.012:421.612:552.25:427:57Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:007.88:149.11:391.71:492.45:437:56Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:567.99:069.22:341.62:422.35:447:54Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:468.09:549.53:271.43:332.25:457:53Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:338.310:399.84:161.14:211.95:467:52Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:158.611:2210.15:010.75:071.55:477:50New Moon12Sat
13Sun11:559.05:430.45:511.15:487:49New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:0310.412:349.46:230.16:340.75:497:47New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:4510.61:149.97:04-0.27:180.35:507:46Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:2810.71:5510.37:45-0.38:050.05:517:44Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:1310.72:4010.78:29-0.38:54-0.25:527:43Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:0310.43:2810.89:16-0.19:48-0.25:537:41Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:5510.14:1910.910:070.210:44-0.25:547:40First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:529.75:1610.811:010.511:430.05:567:38First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:559.26:1810.711:590.95:577:37First Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:039.07:2510.612:470.11:021.15:587:35Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:138.98:3210.71:520.12:051.25:597:34Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:189.19:3410.82:550.13:081.06:007:32Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:179.310:3110.93:560.04:070.96:017:31Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:109.611:2410.94:50-0.25:010.66:027:29Full Moon26Sat
27Sun11:589.85:39-0.25:510.56:037:27Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:1110.812:409.96:22-0.16:360.46:047:26Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:5410.51:1910.07:020.07:180.46:057:24Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:3510.21:579.97:410.38:000.56:067:22Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu2:159.82:359.88:200.78:440.76:077:21Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 5:48 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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