Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 19m at 5:20 am (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 11:37 am (10.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443725
Common Questions About Tides

Chelsea, MA Tides - Aug 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:498.87:1310.212:420.712:581.25:368:04Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:528.98:1310.61:410.41:561.05:378:02Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:539.29:1211.12:400.02:540.75:388:01Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:519.710:0911.53:37-0.43:520.25:398:00Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:4710.211:0511.94:33-0.94:48-0.25:407:59New Moon5Sun
6Mon11:4010.711:5912.05:26-1.35:42-0.75:417:57New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:3211.26:16-1.56:35-1.05:427:56New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:5112.01:2211.47:05-1.57:27-1.15:437:55Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:4311.82:1211.57:54-1.38:19-1.05:447:54Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:3511.33:0211.48:44-1.09:13-0.75:467:52Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:2810.73:5411.19:35-0.410:07-0.35:477:51First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:2310.14:4810.710:270.211:030.25:487:49First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:199.45:4410.211:200.85:497:48First Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:218.96:459.912:000.612:161.35:507:47First Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:258.67:469.71:001.01:141.65:517:45Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:278.58:439.62:001.12:111.85:527:44Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:218.59:349.62:561.23:041.85:537:42Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:108.610:209.73:461.13:541.75:547:41Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:528.711:029.74:311.04:391.55:557:39Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:308.911:399.85:110.95:211.35:567:38Full Moon20Mon
21Tue12:059.15:490.76:011.15:577:36Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:159.812:389.46:250.66:400.95:587:34Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:509.91:129.67:020.57:190.75:597:33Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:279.81:479.87:390.58:000.66:007:31Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:069.82:2610.08:190.68:440.56:017:30Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:489.63:0810.19:020.79:310.56:037:28Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:359.43:5510.19:480.910:220.56:047:26Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:269.24:4710.210:391.011:170.56:057:25Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:229.05:4510.211:341.26:067:23Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:268.96:4910.312:160.512:341.16:077:21Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:329.17:5410.61:180.31:360.96:087:20Waning Crescent31Fri
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 8:28 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 0% 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 (0% 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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