Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chatham, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chatham, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 53m at 12:00 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:02 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447435
Common Questions About Tides

Chatham, MA Tides - Jul 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:274.011:255.25:37-0.15:190.55:088:18Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:114.16:24-0.26:050.55:098:18New Moon2Sat
3Sun12:045.412:504.27:08-0.26:490.55:098:17New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:425.51:284.27:50-0.27:320.55:108:17New Moon4Mon
5Tue1:195.62:054.48:32-0.38:160.45:118:17New Moon5Tue
6Wed1:595.72:434.59:12-0.39:020.35:118:17Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:425.73:244.79:52-0.39:490.25:128:16Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:295.64:084.910:33-0.410:390.15:138:16Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:195.54:555.111:14-0.311:330.05:138:16First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:135.25:465.311:59-0.35:148:15First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:115.06:415.512:340.012:48-0.25:158:15First Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:144.77:395.71:380.01:42-0.15:158:14First Quarter12Tue
13Wed8:194.68:385.82:43-0.12:390.05:168:14Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:224.59:385.93:48-0.23:390.15:178:13Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:244.610:376.14:51-0.34:400.15:188:12Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:234.711:346.15:50-0.45:390.25:198:12Full Moon16Sat
17Sun12:174.86:45-0.46:360.15:198:11Full Moon17Sun
18Mon12:276.21:094.97:37-0.57:290.15:208:10Full Moon18Mon
19Tue1:186.11:594.98:25-0.48:210.25:218:10Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:075.92:484.99:11-0.49:110.25:228:09Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:575.73:364.99:53-0.310:000.25:238:08Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:465.34:234.910:34-0.110:480.25:248:07Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:365.05:094.811:140.011:380.35:258:07Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:284.65:564.811:540.15:268:06Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:224.26:454.712:300.312:360.35:278:05Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:184.07:354.71:250.31:220.45:288:04Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:153.88:264.72:220.22:100.55:288:03Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:113.79:164.83:170.23:010.55:298:02Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:043.810:054.94:120.13:520.55:308:01Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:543.910:525.15:040.04:440.55:318:00Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:384.011:365.45:53-0.15:340.55:327:59New Moon31Sun
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 3:01 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 Chatham, MA?

Chatham, MA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 (46% 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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