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 5h 33m 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 - Oct 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:058.72:159.48:071.88:411.15:405:26Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:508.43:019.28:542.29:301.45:415:25Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:408.13:528.99:442.410:241.65:425:23Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:367.84:498.810:392.611:211.75:445:21Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:377.85:528.811:372.65:455:20Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:398.06:529.112:191.612:352.35:465:18Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:338.57:479.41:131.31:301.95:475:16Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:209.18:379.92:040.92:221.35:485:14Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:059.79:2410.22:510.53:120.65:495:13Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:4810.410:1110.63:360.24:00-0.25:505:11New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:3111.110:5810.84:21-0.24:47-0.85:515:09New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:1511.611:4610.85:05-0.45:34-1.35:535:08New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:0011.95:50-0.46:23-1.55:545:06Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:3510.712:4911.96:37-0.37:14-1.45:555:04Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:2710.41:4111.77:280.08:09-1.15:565:03Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:2310.02:3811.38:240.49:07-0.65:575:01First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:239.63:4010.99:230.810:08-0.25:585:00First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:289.34:4710.410:261.211:120.26:004:58First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:389.15:5810.111:331.36:014:57First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:479.37:0810.012:180.412:411.36:024:55Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:499.58:089.91:200.51:441.16:034:53Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:419.89:029.92:160.62:410.96:044:52Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:2710.09:509.73:040.73:300.76:064:50Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:0810.110:329.63:470.84:140.56:074:49Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:4410.111:109.44:261.04:520.46:084:48Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:1710.011:459.15:021.25:290.46:094:46Full Moon26Thu
27Fri11:509.95:381.46:060.56:104:45Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:208.912:249.86:141.66:440.66:124:43Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:578.71:009.66:531.87:250.86:134:42Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:378.51:419.57:352.08:101.06:144:41Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue2:218.32:279.38:212.28:591.26:154:39Waning 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 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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