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 1h 29m at 11:15 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:194.16:304.812:260.212:200.65:365:23Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:164.17:294.71:210.21:180.65:375:21Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:094.28:244.82:120.22:130.55:385:19Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:584.49:134.83:000.13:060.35:395:18Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:424.69:594.93:450.13:560.25:405:16Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:214.910:405.04:260.14:430.15:415:14New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:565.111:185.05:040.15:280.05:425:12New Moon7Sun
8Mon11:275.411:545.05:410.26:11-0.15:435:11New Moon8Mon
9Tue11:585.66:160.26:53-0.15:445:09New Moon9Tue
10Wed12:305.012:305.86:520.37:37-0.15:455:08Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:094.91:075.97:300.48:22-0.15:465:06Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:514.81:505.98:110.49:100.05:485:04Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:394.62:395.98:560.410:020.15:495:03Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:314.53:355.79:480.411:000.15:505:01First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:314.44:385.610:490.55:514:59First Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:364.45:485.512:020.211:58 AM0.45:524:58First Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:424.66:595.41:030.11:080.35:534:56Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:454.98:055.52:020.02:140.15:544:55Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:435.39:065.62:57-0.13:17-0.15:564:53Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:365.710:035.63:50-0.24:17-0.35:574:52Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:266.010:555.64:40-0.25:12-0.55:584:50Full Moon21Sun
22Mon11:126.311:445.65:27-0.26:04-0.65:594:49Full Moon22Mon
23Tue11:576.36:130.06:54-0.56:004:47Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:325.412:416.36:570.17:43-0.46:014:46Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:205.21:256.17:410.38:31-0.36:034:44Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:095.02:125.88:250.49:18-0.16:044:43Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:594.73:015.59:100.510:050.06:054:42Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:514.53:525.29:560.610:540.26:064:40Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:454.34:484.910:460.711:440.26:074:39Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:404.25:474.711:410.76:084:38Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed6:354.26:454.512:350.312:390.66:104:36Third Quarter31Wed
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 2:13 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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