Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : 10:27 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 35m at 4:05 pm (10.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443725
Common Questions About Tides

Chelsea, MA Tides - Feb 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:049.66:478.212:360.66:574:57Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:0610.07:508.412:481.41:360.26:564:58Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:0610.48:498.91:471.12:35-0.26:555:00Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:0410.99:469.42:450.73:31-0.76:545:01Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:0011.410:3910.03:420.24:25-1.26:535:02New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:5411.711:3010.54:37-0.45:15-1.66:525:04New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:4611.85:30-0.86:03-1.76:515:05New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:1910.912:3711.66:22-1.16:51-1.66:495:06Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:0811.11:2911.27:14-1.17:39-1.26:485:08Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:5711.12:2110.68:07-0.98:29-0.76:475:09Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:4810.93:159.99:01-0.69:20-0.16:465:10First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:4010.64:129.29:57-0.110:130.66:445:11First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:3510.15:138.610:540.411:081.26:435:13First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:359.76:208.111:560.86:425:14First Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:399.47:258.012:071.712:581.16:405:15Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:409.28:258.01:071.91:591.16:395:17Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:359.39:168.02:042.02:531.16:375:18Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:249.310:018.22:561.93:401.06:365:19Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:079.410:398.43:431.74:200.86:355:20Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:459.511:138.64:251.54:560.76:335:22Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:209.611:448.95:041.25:310.66:325:23Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:549.65:421.06:050.56:305:24Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:169.212:299.56:200.86:410.56:295:25Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:499.41:069.46:590.67:180.66:275:27Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:259.61:469.37:410.57:580.86:255:28Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:049.72:309.08:260.58:421.06:245:29Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:489.73:198.89:160.59:301.26:225:30Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:379.74:138.510:090.610:231.46:215:32Third Quarter28Sat
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 7:16 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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