Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 55m at 5:33 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 11:53 pm (11.6 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 - Mar 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:269.37:108.212:121.812:560.86:185:34Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:269.78:088.61:101.61:530.46:165:35Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:2310.39:029.22:071.12:48-0.16:155:36Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:1810.89:549.83:020.63:41-0.76:135:37Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:1111.310:4410.53:56-0.14:31-1.26:115:38New Moon5Sat
6Sun11:0311.711:3311.04:48-0.75:19-1.56:105:40New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:5311.85:39-1.26:07-1.66:085:41New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:2111.512:4411.76:30-1.56:55-1.56:065:42Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:0911.71:3611.37:22-1.57:45-1.16:055:43Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:0011.62:3010.78:16-1.38:36-0.66:035:44Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:5311.33:2710.19:11-0.99:300.06:015:46First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:4910.94:279.410:09-0.410:270.66:005:47First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:4910.36:338.912:100.16:586:48First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:559.97:438.612:281.11:140.56:566:49First Quarter14Mon
15Tue8:029.78:488.61:311.52:180.76:546:50Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:039.69:458.72:331.63:180.86:536:51Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:589.610:348.83:301.64:110.86:516:53Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:469.611:168.94:211.44:550.86:496:54Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:279.611:529.15:051.25:330.76:476:55Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:049.65:451.16:080.76:466:56Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:259.212:389.66:220.96:420.76:446:57Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:569.41:129.56:590.77:170.86:426:58Full Moon22Tue
23Wed1:279.51:479.47:370.67:540.96:416:59Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:019.62:249.28:160.68:321.16:397:01Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:389.63:059.08:590.69:141.36:377:02Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:199.63:508.89:450.79:591.56:357:03Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:049.54:398.510:340.810:491.76:347:04Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:549.55:358.411:280.911:441.86:327:05Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:519.46:378.412:260.86:307:06Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:559.67:418.612:431.81:260.76:287:07Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:599.98:429.11:441.52:250.36:277:09Waning Crescent31Thu
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 8:43 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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