Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 28m at 8:07 am (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 2:26 pm (10.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443725
Common Questions About Tides

Chelsea, MA Tides - Sep 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:4310.111:0111.74:27-0.84:43-0.16:097:18Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:3610.611:5511.95:20-1.15:37-0.56:107:16Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:2611.16:10-1.36:29-0.96:117:14Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:4611.81:1411.36:58-1.37:20-1.06:137:13Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:3611.52:0211.37:46-1.08:11-0.96:147:11Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:2711.12:5111.28:34-0.69:02-0.66:157:09Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:1910.53:4110.89:230.09:55-0.26:167:07Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:129.84:3210.410:140.610:500.36:177:06Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:079.25:279.911:061.211:460.86:187:04Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:088.76:279.512:021.76:197:02Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:128.47:299.312:451.11:002.06:207:00Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:158.38:299.31:451.31:592.16:216:59Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:118.49:229.42:421.32:542.06:226:57Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:598.610:089.53:341.23:441.96:236:55Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:418.810:519.64:191.14:301.66:246:53Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:199.011:299.75:000.95:121.36:256:51New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:539.25:380.85:511.06:266:50New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:059.812:269.56:140.76:300.86:276:48New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:419.812:599.86:500.67:080.66:286:46New Moon19Thu
20Fri1:179.81:3410.07:270.67:490.46:296:44Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:569.82:1210.18:060.78:320.36:306:43Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:389.62:5510.28:490.99:200.36:316:41Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:269.43:4210.29:361.110:110.36:336:39First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:189.24:3510.210:271.311:080.46:346:37First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:168.95:3410.111:241.46:356:36First Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:208.96:4110.212:080.412:261.46:366:34First Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:289.07:4910.41:110.31:301.26:376:32Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:339.48:5310.82:130.12:330.86:386:30Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:3210.09:5211.13:12-0.33:320.36:396:28Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:2610.510:4811.34:08-0.64:29-0.36:406:27Full Moon30Mon
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 11:16 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 14% 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 (14% 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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