Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:46 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 53m at 3:35 am (10.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443725
Common Questions About Tides

Chelsea, MA Tides - Nov 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:258.812:289.86:221.76:530.66:174:37Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:038.61:089.77:021.87:370.76:184:36Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:458.51:519.67:462.08:240.86:204:35Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:328.42:409.58:352.19:140.96:214:33First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:238.43:349.49:292.110:070.96:224:32First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:188.54:329.410:262.011:030.96:234:31First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:178.85:359.411:251.711:590.76:254:30First Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:169.36:389.612:261.16:264:29Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:119.97:379.912:540.51:240.56:274:28Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:0410.78:3310.21:470.22:20-0.36:284:27Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:5411.39:2810.42:380.03:14-0.96:304:26Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:4411.810:2110.53:29-0.24:07-1.46:314:25Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:3412.111:1310.54:20-0.34:58-1.76:324:24Full Moon13Mon
14Tue11:2512.25:10-0.35:49-1.76:334:23Full Moon14Tue
15Wed12:0410.412:1612.16:00-0.26:40-1.56:354:22Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:5710.21:0811.76:520.17:33-1.16:364:21Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:519.92:0311.17:460.58:27-0.66:374:20Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:479.53:0110.58:430.99:230.06:384:19Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:459.34:009.99:411.210:190.46:404:19Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:459.15:029.410:421.511:160.86:414:18Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:469.16:069.111:431.66:424:17Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:449.27:068.912:111.112:431.56:434:16Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:359.38:008.71:041.31:381.46:444:16Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:209.48:488.71:521.52:271.26:464:15Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:009.69:328.62:371.63:121.06:474:15Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:399.610:138.63:191.73:540.86:484:14New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:159.710:508.54:001.74:340.66:494:14New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:519.811:278.54:391.75:130.56:504:13New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:289.85:181.75:510.46:514:13New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:038.512:059.95:571.76:320.46:524:12Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 6:40 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 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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