Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : 8:27 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 17m at 2:19 am (10.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443725
Common Questions About Tides

Chelsea, MA Tides - Mar 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:319.36:178.012:060.96:185:34First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:359.67:218.312:191.81:070.66:165:35Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:3810.08:218.81:201.52:060.26:155:36Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:3710.59:169.42:190.93:01-0.36:135:37Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:3311.010:0810.13:160.33:54-0.86:115:38Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:2711.410:5710.84:11-0.44:44-1.26:105:40Full Moon6Fri
7Sat11:1811.611:4511.35:03-1.05:31-1.46:085:41Full Moon7Sat
8Sun1:0911.66:54-1.47:18-1.47:066:42Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:3211.61:5911.27:44-1.58:05-1.17:056:43Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:2111.62:5110.78:36-1.48:54-0.67:036:44Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:1111.43:4410.19:29-1.09:460.07:016:46Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:0310.94:409.410:24-0.510:400.76:596:47Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:5910.45:418.811:220.211:371.36:586:48Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:009.86:488.312:230.76:566:49Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:079.47:588.212:381.71:281.06:546:50Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:149.39:008.21:422.02:321.26:536:51Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:139.39:538.42:432.03:281.26:516:53Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:049.310:388.63:381.84:171.16:496:54Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:499.411:178.84:261.64:571.06:476:55Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:289.411:509.05:081.35:330.96:466:56New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:049.45:471.16:070.96:446:57New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:219.312:379.46:230.86:410.96:426:58New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:529.51:119.37:000.67:150.96:406:59New Moon23Mon
24Tue1:239.61:479.27:380.57:521.06:397:01Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:589.72:259.18:180.58:311.26:377:02Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:369.83:078.99:010.59:141.46:357:03Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:199.83:548.69:490.610:011.66:347:04Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:079.74:478.410:410.710:541.86:327:05First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:029.65:478.311:380.811:531.86:307:06First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:049.66:538.412:390.76:287:07First Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:119.87:588.812:561.71:410.56:277:09Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 5:23 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 18% 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 (18% 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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