Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chelsea, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chelsea, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 30m at 8:27 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 2:45 pm (10.6 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 - May 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:5910.49:2910.72:420.33:09-0.15:387:44Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:5710.510:2111.33:40-0.34:02-0.25:377:45Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:5210.611:1011.64:35-0.84:53-0.25:357:46Full Moon3Sun
4Mon11:4410.611:5811.85:28-1.15:42-0.25:347:47Full Moon4Mon
5Tue12:3410.46:17-1.36:290.05:337:48Full Moon5Tue
6Wed12:4511.71:2210.17:05-1.17:160.45:317:49Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:3211.42:119.87:53-0.88:030.85:307:50Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:2011.03:019.48:42-0.38:531.25:297:51Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:1010.53:529.09:330.29:451.65:287:52Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:0210.04:458.710:250.710:401.95:277:53Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:569.55:418.511:181.111:362.25:267:55Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:549.16:408.512:121.45:257:56Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:558.87:378.612:342.21:071.55:237:57Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:548.78:278.81:322.11:581.65:227:58Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:478.79:119.12:261.92:461.65:217:59Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:348.89:519.43:151.53:311.75:208:00Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:188.810:309.64:021.24:131.65:208:01Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:008.811:079.94:450.94:541.65:198:02New Moon18Mon
19Tue11:408.911:4410.15:270.65:351.65:188:03New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:199.06:080.36:151.55:178:04New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:2310.312:599.06:490.16:561.45:168:05New Moon21Thu
22Fri1:0410.51:429.17:320.07:401.45:158:06Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:4810.62:299.28:19-0.18:281.35:148:07Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:3710.73:209.29:09-0.19:211.35:148:08Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:3010.64:149.310:02-0.110:191.25:138:08First Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:2710.45:119.510:570.011:181.15:128:09First Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:2810.26:129.811:530.15:128:10First Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:3310.17:1310.212:210.912:510.15:118:11First Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:3910.08:1110.71:230.51:480.25:118:12Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:4110.09:0611.12:240.12:430.35:108:13Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:4010.09:5911.33:23-0.33:370.35:108:14Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 11:36 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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