Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chatham, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chatham, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 58m at 9:50 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:34 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447435
Common Questions About Tides

Chatham, MA Tides - Aug 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:145.51:474.88:05-0.38:060.15:337:58Full Moon1Tue
2Wed1:525.32:244.88:41-0.28:460.15:347:57Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:305.23:004.89:16-0.29:260.15:357:56Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:085.03:354.89:50-0.110:070.15:367:55Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:474.84:114.810:24-0.110:490.15:377:54Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:284.64:484.910:59-0.111:340.15:387:53Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:134.45:314.911:380.05:397:51Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:034.26:205.012:260.212:240.15:407:50Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:004.27:155.11:240.11:160.15:417:49Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:004.28:145.32:250.12:150.15:427:48Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:594.39:135.63:250.03:150.15:437:46Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:574.610:125.94:24-0.14:170.05:447:45Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:534.911:096.25:21-0.35:19-0.15:457:44New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:465.36:14-0.56:17-0.35:467:42New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:036.412:375.77:05-0.67:14-0.45:477:41New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:566.51:275.97:55-0.78:10-0.55:487:39New Moon16Wed
17Thu1:486.52:186.18:44-0.79:05-0.65:497:38Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:426.33:116.29:33-0.710:01-0.55:507:36Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:386.04:056.110:22-0.610:56-0.55:517:35Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:365.65:015.911:13-0.411:54-0.35:527:33First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:365.26:005.712:05-0.25:537:32First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:384.97:015.512:54-0.21:01-0.15:547:30First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:404.78:025.31:55-0.21:590.05:557:29First Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:414.59:005.32:54-0.22:550.15:567:27Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:374.59:555.23:51-0.23:500.15:577:26Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:304.610:465.34:43-0.24:430.15:587:24Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:184.711:325.35:32-0.35:320.05:597:23Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:024.86:15-0.26:170.06:007:21Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:145.312:414.96:54-0.27:000.06:017:19Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:525.31:165.07:31-0.17:410.06:027:18Full Moon30Wed
31Thu1:285.21:505.08:06-0.18:210.06:037:16Full Moon31Thu
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 12:42 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). This places Chatham, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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