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 12m 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 - May 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:509.911:1010.24:290.54:480.65:387:44Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:359.711:4810.25:150.45:290.85:367:45New Moon2Wed
3Thu12:149.55:550.36:071.05:357:46New Moon3Thu
4Fri12:2310.212:519.46:330.36:431.25:347:47New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:5710.11:279.27:110.47:211.45:327:48New Moon5Sat
6Sun1:3210.02:049.07:500.58:001.65:317:49Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:099.82:448.88:310.68:431.85:307:50Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:499.73:278.69:150.89:282.05:297:51Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:349.54:138.510:031.010:182.15:287:53Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:229.35:048.410:531.111:102.25:267:54First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:159.25:588.411:451.25:257:55First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:119.16:558.712:052.212:381.25:247:56First Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:119.27:509.11:011.91:321.05:237:57First Quarter13Sun
14Mon8:089.48:409.61:571.52:240.85:227:58Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:039.79:2910.32:510.93:140.55:217:59Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:5510.110:1610.93:430.24:030.25:208:00Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:4610.411:0411.54:35-0.54:52-0.15:198:01Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:3710.611:5212.05:25-1.15:40-0.35:188:02Full Moon18Fri
19Sat12:2810.86:15-1.56:29-0.45:178:03Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:4112.21:1910.87:05-1.77:20-0.35:178:04Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:3312.22:1310.67:57-1.78:12-0.15:168:05Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:2612.03:0910.48:52-1.49:080.15:158:06Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:2411.74:0710.29:48-1.110:070.45:148:07Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:2311.25:0810.010:46-0.611:080.75:148:08Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:2610.66:129.911:45-0.25:138:09Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:3210.27:169.912:110.912:460.25:128:09Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:399.88:1610.01:161.01:440.55:128:10Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:409.69:0910.12:170.92:390.85:118:11Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:359.59:5710.13:140.83:291.05:108:12Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:259.310:4010.14:050.74:151.25:108:13Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:109.211:1910.14:500.64:571.45:098:14New Moon31Thu
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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