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 3h 59m 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 - Oct 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:319.15:5210.411:371.16:406:26Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:399.27:0210.412:210.212:421.16:416:25Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:479.58:1010.51:240.21:470.86:436:23Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:4910.09:1210.62:250.02:490.46:446:21Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:4410.410:0910.73:22-0.13:480.06:456:19Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:3510.811:0110.84:15-0.24:42-0.46:466:18New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:2311.111:5010.65:04-0.25:32-0.66:476:16New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:0711.25:49-0.16:18-0.76:486:14New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:3510.412:4811.16:320.17:01-0.56:496:13New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:1910.01:2910.87:140.57:44-0.36:506:11Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:019.62:1110.57:560.98:290.16:526:09Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:459.22:5510.18:411.39:150.56:536:08Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:318.83:419.79:281.710:050.96:546:06First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:208.54:329.310:192.010:561.36:556:04First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:138.25:279.011:122.211:501.56:566:03First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:118.16:278.812:092.36:576:01First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:118.27:278.812:461.61:062.26:586:00First Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:058.58:228.91:401.62:022.07:005:58Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:538.99:119.12:301.42:531.67:015:56Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:359.39:569.33:171.23:411.17:025:55Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:159.810:399.54:001.04:260.67:035:53Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:5410.211:219.74:430.85:100.17:045:52Full Moon22Tue
23Wed11:3310.65:240.65:54-0.37:065:50Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:039.912:1411.06:060.56:37-0.77:075:49Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:4710.012:5711.36:490.47:23-0.87:085:47Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:3310.01:4411.47:350.48:12-0.87:095:46Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:239.91:3611.37:250.58:05-0.76:104:45Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:179.72:3211.18:200.69:02-0.56:124:43Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:159.63:3310.89:200.810:01-0.36:134:42Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:189.64:3810.410:220.911:02-0.16:144:40Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:249.75:4710.211:270.86:154:39Third Quarter31Thu
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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