Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chatham, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chatham, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 33m at 11:58 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:46 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447435
Common Questions About Tides

Chatham, MA Tides - Aug 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:104.38:255.72:380.02:230.25:337:58Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:154.39:295.93:440.03:280.25:347:57Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:194.510:326.14:47-0.24:340.25:357:56Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:184.711:326.25:47-0.35:380.15:367:54Full Moon4Fri
5Sat12:135.06:41-0.46:370.05:377:53Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:276.31:055.27:32-0.57:33-0.15:387:52Full Moon6Sun
7Mon1:196.31:555.48:20-0.58:27-0.25:397:51Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue2:116.12:455.59:06-0.59:19-0.25:407:50Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:025.83:345.59:50-0.310:11-0.15:417:48Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:545.44:235.410:33-0.211:020.05:427:47Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:475.05:125.311:160.011:550.05:437:46Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:424.66:025.112:000.25:447:44Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:404.26:564.912:500.112:480.45:457:43Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:384.07:524.81:470.11:390.55:467:41Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue8:363.98:474.82:440.12:310.55:477:40Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:313.99:404.93:380.13:240.55:487:39Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:224.010:305.04:310.04:160.55:497:37Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:104.111:155.25:190.05:060.45:507:36Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:514.311:565.36:03-0.15:530.35:517:34New Moon19Sat
20Sun12:284.56:43-0.16:380.25:537:33New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:335.41:024.77:21-0.27:210.15:547:31New Moon21Mon
22Tue1:095.51:345.07:58-0.28:040.15:557:30New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:455.52:085.28:34-0.18:480.05:567:28Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:255.42:445.49:10-0.19:34-0.15:577:27Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:085.33:255.69:47-0.110:22-0.15:587:25Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:555.04:105.710:260.011:140.05:597:23Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:474.85:015.711:110.16:007:22First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:454.55:595.712:130.012:040.26:017:20First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:504.37:055.61:190.11:070.36:027:19First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:594.38:145.62:260.12:150.36:037:17Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:054.49:215.73:310.03:230.26:047:15Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 2:52 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 36% 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 (36% 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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