Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : 8:03 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 23m at 2:00 pm (10.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443725
Common Questions About Tides

Chelsea, MA Tides - Apr 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:399.54:198.210:021.010:162.05:266:09First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:349.15:207.910:581.411:132.35:246:10First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:368.86:237.911:561.65:226:12First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:398.77:218.112:122.312:531.65:206:13Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:368.88:118.41:102.21:461.55:196:14Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:269.08:548.72:031.92:331.45:176:15Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:119.29:339.12:521.53:161.25:156:16Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:529.310:109.53:361.13:561.05:146:17Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:329.510:459.94:190.74:350.95:126:18Full Moon9Wed
10Thu11:109.611:2110.34:590.35:130.85:106:19Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:499.711:5910.65:40-0.15:520.75:096:21Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:319.76:22-0.36:340.75:076:22Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:4110.81:169.67:07-0.47:190.85:056:23Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:2710.82:069.47:56-0.48:090.95:046:24Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:1810.73:009.38:50-0.29:051.15:026:25Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:1510.64:009.19:47-0.110:051.25:016:26Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:1710.45:049.110:480.111:081.24:596:27Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:2510.26:129.411:500.14:576:28Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:3410.27:169.812:141.012:520.14:566:30Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:3910.38:1410.31:180.61:500.04:546:31Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:3910.49:0610.82:190.12:440.04:536:32Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:3410.49:5511.13:15-0.33:350.04:516:33New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:2510.410:4111.24:07-0.64:230.14:506:34New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:1310.211:2411.14:55-0.75:070.34:486:35New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:579.95:39-0.65:500.64:476:36New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:0610.912:409.66:23-0.46:320.94:456:37Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:4710.62:239.28:06-0.18:161.35:447:39Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:3010.23:088.98:520.39:021.65:427:40Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:169.83:558.59:390.79:512.05:417:41Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:049.54:458.310:291.110:432.25:407:42First Quarter30Wed
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 5:01 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 11% 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 (11% 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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