Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chatham, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Chatham, MA.
Next low tide : 11:15 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 09m at 4:52 am (4.9 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 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:475.42:184.88:37-0.18:390.35:337:58Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:265.22:564.89:12-0.19:200.35:347:57Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:065.03:324.89:450.010:010.25:357:56Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:464.84:084.810:180.010:430.25:367:55Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:274.54:444.810:510.111:280.35:377:54First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:124.25:244.811:280.25:387:53First Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:024.06:104.812:180.312:100.35:397:51First Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:573.87:024.91:150.31:000.35:407:50First Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:563.88:005.12:160.31:560.45:417:49Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:543.98:585.33:160.22:550.45:427:48Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:504.19:575.64:140.13:560.35:437:46Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:444.410:535.95:10-0.14:570.15:447:45Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:354.811:476.26:03-0.35:560.05:457:44Full Moon13Tue
14Wed12:245.26:52-0.46:52-0.25:467:42Full Moon14Wed
15Thu12:386.41:115.67:39-0.57:48-0.45:477:41Full Moon15Thu
16Fri1:296.42:005.98:26-0.68:43-0.55:487:39Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:216.22:506.19:13-0.69:38-0.55:497:38Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:165.93:436.110:00-0.510:34-0.55:507:36Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:125.64:376.010:49-0.411:32-0.45:517:35Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:115.25:345.911:41-0.25:527:33Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:134.86:355.612:32-0.312:360.05:537:32Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:174.67:385.51:35-0.21:350.15:547:30Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:214.48:405.42:37-0.12:350.25:557:29Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:214.49:395.33:37-0.13:330.25:567:27Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:174.410:345.34:33-0.24:290.25:577:26Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:084.611:235.45:24-0.25:210.25:587:24Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:534.76:09-0.26:090.15:597:23New Moon27Tue
28Wed12:075.412:344.86:50-0.26:530.16:007:21New Moon28Wed
29Thu12:475.31:114.97:27-0.17:350.16:017:19New Moon29Thu
30Fri1:245.21:455.08:010.08:150.16:027:18New Moon30Fri
31Sat2:015.12:175.08:340.18:550.16:037:16Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 8:03 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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