Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 36m at 7:18 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 1:35 pm (10.4 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 - Sep 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:449.15:0510.410:541.111:370.46:087:19Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:458.96:0710.311:531.26:097:17Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:528.97:1510.412:390.312:561.26:117:16Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:009.18:2110.71:430.22:000.96:127:14Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:039.59:2311.02:44-0.13:010.66:137:12Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:0110.010:2111.23:42-0.44:000.16:147:10Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:5410.511:1511.44:36-0.64:56-0.36:157:09New Moon7Sat
8Sun11:4411.05:27-0.85:48-0.76:167:07New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:0611.312:3011.26:13-0.86:37-0.86:177:05New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:5411.11:1511.26:58-0.67:23-0.76:187:03Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:4010.71:5911.17:42-0.28:10-0.56:197:02Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:2710.22:4310.78:270.38:58-0.16:207:00Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:149.73:3010.39:140.89:480.46:216:58Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:039.14:199.810:021.310:390.96:226:56First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:558.65:129.410:541.811:331.36:236:55First Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:528.26:109.111:482.16:246:53First Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:558.07:129.012:311.512:462.36:256:51First Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:578.18:129.01:291.61:442.26:266:49Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:508.39:049.22:241.52:382.06:276:48Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:378.69:509.43:141.43:281.76:286:46Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:189.010:329.63:591.14:141.46:306:44Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:569.311:129.74:400.94:581.06:316:42Full Moon22Sun
23Mon11:319.711:509.95:200.75:390.56:326:40Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:0710.15:580.66:190.26:336:39Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:2910.012:4310.56:360.57:01-0.16:346:37Full Moon25Wed
26Thu1:0910.01:2310.77:160.47:44-0.36:356:35Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:529.92:0610.97:580.58:31-0.36:366:33Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:399.82:5410.98:450.79:23-0.26:376:32Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:319.53:4810.79:380.910:19-0.16:386:30Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:289.34:4710.610:351.011:180.16:396:28Third Quarter30Mon
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 10:26 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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