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 5h 09m 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 - Jul 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:386.24:225.410:40-0.610:53-0.25:088:18Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:375.85:195.411:30-0.611:53-0.25:098:18Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:375.46:165.512:21-0.45:098:17Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:405.07:145.512:54-0.11:14-0.35:108:17Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:424.78:105.51:57-0.22:07-0.15:108:17Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:434.59:055.52:58-0.23:000.05:118:17Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:414.49:575.53:57-0.33:520.25:128:16Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:364.310:485.54:53-0.34:440.35:128:16Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:274.311:355.55:45-0.35:330.35:138:16Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:134.46:32-0.36:180.45:148:15New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:185.512:554.47:15-0.37:010.45:148:15New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:575.51:354.47:55-0.27:430.45:158:14New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:355.42:144.58:32-0.28:230.45:168:14New Moon13Fri
14Sat2:125.32:514.59:08-0.29:030.45:178:13Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:495.23:264.59:42-0.19:440.35:178:13Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:275.04:014.610:15-0.110:250.35:188:12Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:074.84:374.710:49-0.111:090.35:198:12Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:504.65:154.811:240.011:580.25:208:11First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:384.46:004.912:040.05:218:10First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:334.26:505.112:550.212:500.15:228:09First Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:334.17:465.31:570.21:430.25:228:09Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:354.08:455.53:000.12:410.35:238:08Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:364.29:455.84:040.03:430.25:248:07Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:364.410:456.15:05-0.14:470.25:258:06Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:324.711:436.46:03-0.35:500.05:268:05Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:265.06:56-0.56:49-0.15:278:04Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:386.51:185.37:48-0.67:47-0.25:288:03Full Moon27Fri
28Sat1:326.52:105.58:37-0.68:44-0.35:298:02Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:266.33:035.79:25-0.79:40-0.35:308:01Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:226.03:565.710:13-0.610:36-0.35:318:00Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:185.74:505.711:00-0.511:32-0.35:327:59Third Quarter31Tue
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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