Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : 5:33 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 28m at 11:37 am (10.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443725
Common Questions About Tides

Chelsea, MA Tides - Sep 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:599.95:2310.611:010.411:400.16:107:17Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:019.36:2410.211:591.06:117:15Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:078.97:289.912:420.512:591.46:127:14Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:138.88:309.81:440.81:591.66:137:12Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:128.79:259.82:440.92:561.76:147:10Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:038.810:149.83:380.93:471.76:157:09Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:488.910:579.84:260.94:341.56:167:07Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:279.011:369.85:070.85:161.46:177:05New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:029.15:440.85:551.26:187:03New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:129.812:349.36:200.76:331.06:197:02New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:469.81:069.46:550.77:110.96:207:00New Moon11Sat
12Sun1:219.71:409.67:310.87:500.86:216:58Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:589.62:169.78:090.98:320.76:226:56Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:389.42:559.88:501.09:160.76:236:55Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:219.23:399.89:341.210:050.86:246:53Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:099.04:279.710:221.410:570.86:256:51First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:028.85:219.711:141.611:540.86:276:49First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:028.76:229.812:111.66:286:47First Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:078.87:2710.112:540.71:121.56:296:46Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:109.18:3010.51:540.42:131.16:306:44Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:109.69:2911.02:53-0.13:110.56:316:42Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:0510.310:2511.43:49-0.54:08-0.16:326:40Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:5710.911:1911.74:42-0.95:03-0.76:336:39Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:4811.45:33-1.25:55-1.26:346:37Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:1111.812:3611.76:21-1.36:46-1.46:356:35Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:0211.71:2411.87:09-1.17:36-1.46:366:33Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:5311.32:1311.77:57-0.88:27-1.26:376:32Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:4410.83:0311.48:46-0.29:20-0.76:386:30Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:3810.23:5510.99:380.410:15-0.26:396:28Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:339.64:5110.310:320.911:110.36:406:26Third Quarter30Thu
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 2:35 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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