Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chatham, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chatham, MA.
Next low tide : 11:58 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 37m at 5:11 pm (5.3 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 - May 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:256.22:124.98:43-0.48:320.25:367:37Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:126.33:024.89:33-0.49:220.25:357:38Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:036.23:564.710:25-0.410:160.25:347:39Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:596.04:534.711:20-0.311:140.25:327:40Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:005.85:554.712:17-0.35:317:41Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:065.66:594.812:180.21:15-0.25:307:42Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:145.38:025.01:250.22:13-0.25:297:43Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:215.29:015.22:310.13:09-0.35:277:44Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:235.19:555.53:35-0.14:02-0.25:267:45Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:225.110:465.74:35-0.34:53-0.25:257:46Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:165.111:335.95:32-0.45:41-0.15:247:47New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:065.06:24-0.56:270.15:237:48New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:175.912:524.97:13-0.57:100.25:227:49New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:585.91:374.87:59-0.57:520.35:217:50New Moon14Mon
15Tue1:395.82:214.78:43-0.48:320.45:207:51Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:205.73:064.59:25-0.39:130.55:197:52Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:025.43:514.410:07-0.19:540.55:187:53Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:455.24:374.310:48-0.110:360.55:177:54Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:305.05:234.211:290.011:220.55:167:55First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:184.86:114.112:120.05:157:56First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:104.56:594.212:130.512:580.15:147:57First Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:054.47:474.31:090.51:440.15:147:58First Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:004.38:324.52:070.42:300.15:137:59Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:554.39:174.93:050.33:160.25:128:00Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:484.310:015.24:010.14:030.25:118:01Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:404.410:455.64:570.04:510.35:118:02Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:294.511:315.95:51-0.25:400.35:108:03Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:174.76:44-0.36:300.35:098:03Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:176.21:054.87:36-0.47:210.25:098:04Full Moon29Tue
30Wed1:066.41:554.98:27-0.58:150.25:088:05Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:576.42:474.99:19-0.59:100.15:088:06Waning 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 8:34 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 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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