Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chatham, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chatham, MA.
Next low tide : 1:40 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 17m at 7:43 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447435
Common Questions About Tides

Chatham, MA Tides - Jan 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:475.310:324.33:490.34:49-0.37:064:19Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:295.611:154.54:370.25:37-0.47:074:20New Moon2Sun
3Mon11:115.911:574.65:240.26:24-0.57:074:21New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:556.16:110.17:11-0.67:074:22New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:404.812:416.27:000.07:58-0.67:074:23Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:264.91:306.27:51-0.18:44-0.67:074:24Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:145.02:226.18:43-0.19:32-0.67:074:24Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:065.13:185.99:38-0.210:21-0.67:064:25Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:005.24:175.610:37-0.211:13-0.57:064:26First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:585.35:205.211:40-0.27:064:28First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:585.46:264.912:07-0.412:45-0.27:064:29First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:585.57:314.81:04-0.31:50-0.37:054:30Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:575.68:344.72:00-0.22:53-0.47:054:31Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:545.79:334.72:57-0.13:52-0.57:054:32Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:485.810:274.73:520.04:48-0.67:044:33Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:395.811:174.84:450.05:39-0.67:044:34Full Moon16Sun
17Mon11:255.85:340.16:27-0.67:034:35Full Moon17Mon
18Tue12:034.812:095.86:210.17:11-0.57:034:36Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:474.812:525.67:050.27:52-0.47:024:38Full Moon19Wed
20Thu1:304.71:345.47:480.28:31-0.37:024:39Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:134.62:175.28:300.29:08-0.27:014:40Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:544.63:004.99:120.29:44-0.27:014:41Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:354.53:454.69:550.210:20-0.17:004:42Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:164.44:324.310:420.310:590.06:594:44Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:004.45:244.011:340.311:420.16:584:45Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:464.46:213.812:310.26:584:46Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:354.57:183.812:300.21:300.26:574:47Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:254.78:153.81:220.32:280.16:564:49Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:174.99:093.92:150.33:25-0.16:554:50Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:085.39:594.23:100.34:20-0.26:544:51Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon9:595.610:474.54:050.25:11-0.46:534:52New Moon31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8447435)

Common Questions About Chatham, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Chatham, MA today?

Slack tide in Chatham, MA is approximately 10:41 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 Chatham, MA?

Chatham, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Chatham, 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 Chatham, MA?

Tide predictions for Chatham, 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 Chatham, MA?

Tide data for Chatham, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8447435. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8447435.

What is the moon phase in Chatham, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Chatham, MA is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Chatham, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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