Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 10m at 3:54 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 10:12 pm (11.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443725
Common Questions About Tides

Chelsea, MA Tides - Feb 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:0511.35:47-0.66:16-1.26:574:57Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:3510.512:5210.96:35-0.57:01-0.96:564:58Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:2010.41:3810.47:22-0.37:46-0.56:555:00Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:0510.22:249.98:100.08:320.06:545:01Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:509.93:129.48:590.49:190.56:535:02First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:379.64:028.89:490.710:071.06:525:04First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:279.34:568.410:421.010:581.46:515:05First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:219.15:558.011:371.211:521.66:495:06First Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:189.06:557.912:331.36:485:07Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:149.07:518.012:471.81:281.26:475:09Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:069.28:418.21:401.72:201.06:465:10Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:539.49:268.52:311.63:080.86:445:11Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:379.610:088.83:191.33:530.56:435:13Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:199.910:479.24:040.94:340.16:425:14Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:5910.211:259.64:470.65:15-0.26:405:15Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:3910.45:290.25:55-0.46:395:16Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:0410.012:2110.56:12-0.26:36-0.66:375:18Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:4510.41:0510.56:58-0.47:20-0.66:365:19Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:2910.71:5310.47:46-0.68:07-0.56:355:20Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:1710.82:4510.28:38-0.68:58-0.36:335:22Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:0910.83:409.89:33-0.59:530.06:325:23Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:0610.74:419.510:31-0.410:510.26:305:24Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:0810.65:489.311:33-0.311:530.46:295:25Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:1410.56:579.312:37-0.36:275:27Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:2110.68:029.512:560.41:39-0.46:265:28Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:2310.89:019.81:580.32:39-0.56:245:29Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:2110.99:5510.12:570.03:34-0.76:225:30Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:1411.010:4510.33:52-0.24:25-0.76:215:32New Moon28Tue
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 7:03 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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