Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 32m at 1:38 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:58 pm (10.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443725
Common Questions About Tides

Chelsea, MA Tides - Aug 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:2910.91:5810.37:39-0.47:570.25:378:03Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat2:1310.52:4010.18:22-0.18:430.55:388:02Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:5810.03:249.99:060.39:310.75:398:01Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:439.64:089.79:510.710:191.05:408:00First Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:319.14:559.510:381.111:101.25:417:58First Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:218.65:459.311:271.55:427:57First Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:178.36:409.212:031.412:191.85:437:56First Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:168.17:379.212:581.51:132.05:447:55Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:148.18:309.31:541.52:062.05:457:53Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:068.39:209.52:471.32:581.85:467:52Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:548.510:069.83:371.03:471.65:477:51Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:398.910:5010.14:240.74:351.25:487:49Full Moon12Tue
13Wed11:209.311:3310.45:080.35:200.85:497:48Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:019.75:500.06:040.45:507:46Full Moon14Thu
15Fri12:1510.712:4210.26:32-0.36:490.05:517:45Full Moon15Fri
16Sat12:5810.91:2410.67:14-0.57:35-0.35:527:43Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:4310.92:0911.07:58-0.68:23-0.55:547:42Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:3210.82:5711.28:46-0.59:15-0.65:557:40Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:2410.63:4911.29:36-0.310:11-0.55:567:39Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:1910.24:4511.110:300.011:09-0.45:577:37Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:199.85:4510.911:280.35:587:36Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:259.56:5110.812:10-0.212:290.55:597:34Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:349.47:5810.81:13-0.11:320.66:007:33Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:409.59:0110.92:17-0.12:340.66:017:31Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:409.79:5910.93:17-0.23:340.56:027:29Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:3510.010:5310.94:13-0.24:290.36:037:28New Moon26Tue
27Wed11:2410.211:4210.85:04-0.35:200.26:047:26New Moon27Wed
28Thu12:0910.35:49-0.26:060.16:057:24New Moon28Thu
29Fri12:2610.612:4910.36:31-0.16:490.26:067:23New Moon29Fri
30Sat1:0710.41:2710.27:100.17:300.36:077:21Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun1:4610.02:0510.17:500.48:130.46:087:19Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 4:48 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Chelsea, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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