Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chatham, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chatham, MA.
Next low tide : 12:48 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 6m at 6:44 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447435
Common Questions About Tides

Chatham, MA Tides - Sep 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:454.811:026.15:11-0.25:080.16:057:14Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:415.111:586.26:06-0.46:08-0.16:067:12New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:325.46:57-0.47:04-0.26:077:10New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:506.21:205.67:45-0.47:57-0.26:087:09New Moon4Wed
5Thu1:416.12:085.78:31-0.48:49-0.26:097:07Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:315.82:555.79:14-0.29:39-0.26:107:05Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:225.53:425.69:57-0.110:30-0.16:117:04Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:145.14:305.410:400.111:200.06:127:02Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:074.75:195.211:230.36:137:00First Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:034.46:125.012:130.112:100.56:146:59First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:024.17:094.81:090.21:010.66:156:57First Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:014.08:084.82:060.21:560.66:166:55First Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:574.09:044.83:010.22:510.66:176:53Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:494.19:564.93:540.13:440.56:186:52Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:384.210:445.04:430.04:360.46:196:50Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:214.411:275.25:280.05:240.36:206:48Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:594.76:09-0.16:100.26:216:46Full Moon17Tue
18Wed12:065.312:324.96:48-0.16:540.16:226:45Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:435.41:045.27:24-0.17:380.06:236:43Full Moon19Thu
20Fri1:195.41:365.48:000.08:21-0.16:246:41Full Moon20Fri
21Sat1:585.42:115.68:360.09:06-0.16:256:40Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:395.32:505.89:140.19:53-0.16:266:38Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:255.13:355.99:540.210:44-0.16:276:36Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:164.94:255.810:390.211:400.06:286:34Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:124.65:235.711:310.36:296:33Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:164.46:285.612:440.112:340.46:316:31Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:244.47:395.61:500.11:440.46:326:29Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:314.58:485.62:540.02:520.36:336:27Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:344.78:535.72:55-0.12:580.25:345:26Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:325.19:535.83:52-0.24:000.05:355:24Waning Crescent30Mon
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 9:46 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Chatham, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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