Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:07 am (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 42m at 1:50 am (11.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443725
Common Questions About Tides

Chelsea, MA Tides - Oct 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:269.09:429.73:091.03:281.36:416:26Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:099.610:2910.13:550.74:160.66:426:24Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:5110.311:1410.44:390.35:030.06:436:22Full Moon3Wed
4Thu11:3310.911:5910.65:230.05:48-0.66:446:21Full Moon4Thu
5Fri12:1511.46:06-0.26:35-1.16:456:19Full Moon5Fri
6Sat12:4510.71:0011.76:50-0.37:22-1.36:466:17Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:3310.61:4811.87:37-0.28:13-1.26:476:16Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:2410.42:4011.78:270.09:07-1.06:486:14Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:2010.03:3611.49:220.410:05-0.66:506:12Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:199.74:3810.910:220.711:05-0.26:516:11Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:239.45:4410.511:241.06:526:09Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:339.36:5510.212:090.112:301.16:536:07Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:429.48:0410.11:140.31:381.16:546:06Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:449.79:0610.12:160.42:410.96:556:04Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:3810.010:0110.13:120.43:390.66:566:02Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:2610.210:5010.04:030.54:300.46:586:01Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:0810.311:349.84:480.65:150.36:595:59New Moon17Wed
18Thu11:4610.35:280.85:550.27:005:58New Moon18Thu
19Fri12:139.512:2110.26:061.06:330.37:015:56New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:509.312:5510.16:421.27:100.47:025:55Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:269.11:319.97:201.47:500.57:035:53Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon2:038.82:089.77:591.78:320.87:055:51Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:438.62:509.58:421.99:171.07:065:50Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:288.43:369.39:292.110:061.27:075:49Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:168.24:269.110:202.310:571.47:085:47First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:098.15:218.911:132.411:511.47:105:46First Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:058.26:208.912:102.37:115:44First Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:038.46:209.012:451.412:082.06:124:43First Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:578.97:169.312:381.21:031.56:134:41Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:459.58:089.61:290.91:560.96:144:40Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:3110.28:589.92:170.72:460.26:164:39Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 4:58 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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