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 3h 12m at 8:52 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:07 am (10.2 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 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:429.96:309.012:020.65:387:43Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:489.57:349.012:241.71:031.05:377:44Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:539.38:319.21:271.72:001.25:367:46Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:519.29:209.32:271.62:521.35:347:47Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:429.110:029.53:201.43:381.45:337:48Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:279.010:419.64:071.24:191.55:327:49Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:089.011:169.74:491.04:581.65:317:50New Moon7Fri
8Sat11:468.911:509.85:280.85:361.65:297:51New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:218.86:060.76:131.75:287:52New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:239.812:578.86:430.66:501.75:277:53New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:589.91:338.77:220.57:291.85:267:54Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:369.92:138.78:030.68:111.95:257:55Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:179.92:568.68:470.68:571.95:247:56Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:029.93:448.69:350.79:471.95:237:57Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:529.84:358.710:250.710:411.95:227:58First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:469.75:308.911:180.711:381.75:218:00First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:459.76:279.312:120.65:208:01First Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:479.77:269.812:381.31:080.55:198:02First Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:509.88:2110.41:380.82:030.45:188:03Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:5010.09:1411.02:360.22:560.25:178:04Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:4710.210:0611.53:33-0.43:490.15:168:04Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:4310.310:5711.94:28-0.94:420.05:158:05Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:3710.411:4912.15:22-1.35:330.05:158:06Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:2910.36:14-1.56:240.15:148:07Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:4012.01:2110.27:04-1.47:150.25:138:08Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:3211.82:1410.07:56-1.18:070.55:138:09Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:2511.43:089.78:48-0.79:010.95:128:10Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:1910.94:039.59:42-0.29:581.25:118:11Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:1510.34:589.310:350.310:551.55:118:12Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:129.85:559.211:290.711:531.75:108:13Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:129.36:529.212:221.15:108:13Third Quarter31Mon
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 11:59 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 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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