Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 02m at 6:10 am (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 12:27 pm (10.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443725
Common Questions About Tides

Chelsea, MA Tides - Oct 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:239.01:339.67:251.57:560.95:405:26Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat2:058.72:169.58:091.88:431.15:415:25Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:518.43:039.38:562.09:331.35:435:23First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:418.23:559.19:482.210:261.45:445:21First Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:368.14:529.010:432.311:221.45:455:19First Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:368.25:539.111:402.25:465:18First Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:358.56:539.412:181.312:381.85:475:16Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:299.07:489.81:121.01:331.35:485:14Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:189.78:4010.22:030.62:260.65:495:13Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:0510.49:3010.62:520.23:17-0.25:505:11Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:5111.110:1910.93:39-0.24:07-0.95:515:09Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:3811.711:0911.04:26-0.54:57-1.45:535:08Full Moon12Tue
13Wed11:2512.111:5911.05:14-0.65:46-1.75:545:06Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:1412.26:01-0.66:36-1.75:555:04Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:5010.81:0512.16:52-0.47:30-1.55:565:03Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:4410.52:0111.87:45-0.18:26-1.15:575:01Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:4210.12:5911.38:420.39:24-0.55:585:00Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:439.74:0210.79:430.710:25-0.16:004:58Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:489.45:0910.210:461.011:280.36:014:57Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:569.46:199.911:521.26:024:55Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:019.57:239.812:310.612:571.26:034:53Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:589.78:209.71:290.71:561.06:044:52Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:479.89:109.62:210.82:490.86:064:50Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:309.99:559.43:061.03:350.76:074:49New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:0810.010:359.33:481.14:150.66:084:47New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:4310.011:119.24:251.24:530.56:094:46New Moon26Tue
27Wed11:169.911:459.05:021.35:300.56:104:45New Moon27Wed
28Thu11:499.95:381.46:070.56:124:43New Moon28Thu
29Fri12:208.912:249.86:161.66:460.66:134:42Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:578.71:039.76:561.77:280.76:144:41Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun1:388.61:459.67:391.98:140.96:154:39Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 9:18 am — 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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