Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : in 1m at 1:24 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:38 am (8.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443725
Common Questions About Tides

Chelsea, MA Tides - May 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:2310.07:109.212:001.212:390.55:397:42First Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:309.78:139.31:031.41:400.85:387:43Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:329.59:079.42:051.52:360.95:367:44Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:269.49:549.53:021.33:261.05:357:46Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:159.410:369.63:521.24:111.15:347:47Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:589.311:139.74:371.04:521.25:337:48Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:379.311:479.85:180.85:301.25:317:49Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:139.25:560.66:071.35:307:50Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:209.912:479.16:330.56:441.35:297:51Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:539.91:239.17:110.47:221.45:287:52Full Moon10Fri
11Sat1:2910.02:019.07:510.48:021.55:277:53Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:0710.02:429.08:330.58:451.65:267:54Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:499.93:278.99:190.59:321.75:247:55Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:369.84:168.910:080.610:241.85:237:56Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:279.85:098.910:590.611:181.75:227:57Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:239.76:069.111:540.65:217:58Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:249.87:069.512:161.512:500.55:208:00Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:279.98:0410.01:161.11:460.35:198:01Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:2810.28:5810.72:150.52:410.05:188:02Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:2510.59:5111.33:12-0.13:34-0.25:188:03Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:2110.710:4311.84:07-0.84:27-0.45:178:03New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:1610.911:3412.25:01-1.35:18-0.65:168:04New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:0911.05:54-1.76:09-0.65:158:05New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:2412.31:0110.96:45-1.86:59-0.45:148:06New Moon24Fri
25Sat1:1512.21:5310.77:36-1.67:50-0.15:148:07Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:0611.92:4710.48:28-1.38:430.25:138:08Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:0011.43:4210.09:21-0.89:380.75:128:09Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:5510.94:389.710:15-0.310:351.05:118:10First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:5210.35:369.511:100.211:331.45:118:11First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:529.86:369.312:060.65:108:12First Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:549.47:349.312:321.51:011.05:108:12First Quarter31Fri
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 4:31 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (22% illuminated). This places Chelsea, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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