Tides Today & Tomorrow in Chatham, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Chatham, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 27m at 12:48 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:56 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447435
Common Questions About Tides

Chatham, MA Tides - May 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:576.31:365.38:07-0.68:050.05:367:37New Moon1Sun
2Mon1:436.52:265.38:58-0.68:56-0.15:357:38Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:336.53:195.29:50-0.69:490.05:347:39Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:286.34:165.110:43-0.610:450.05:327:40Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:266.15:165.111:38-0.511:440.05:317:41First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:295.86:185.112:36-0.45:307:42First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:355.57:225.112:480.01:34-0.45:297:43First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:425.38:235.21:540.02:31-0.45:277:44Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:465.29:205.42:57-0.13:26-0.35:267:45Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:465.110:135.63:58-0.24:19-0.35:257:46Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:425.111:035.74:56-0.45:10-0.25:247:47Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:335.011:485.85:50-0.55:57-0.15:237:48Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:205.06:39-0.56:410.05:227:49Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:305.81:055.07:25-0.57:220.15:217:50Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:105.81:484.98:08-0.48:020.35:207:51Full Moon15Sun
16Mon1:485.72:304.78:50-0.38:420.35:197:52Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:275.53:134.69:30-0.39:210.45:187:53Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:075.33:564.510:09-0.210:010.45:177:54Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:485.14:394.410:48-0.110:430.45:167:55Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:314.95:234.311:29-0.111:280.45:157:56Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:164.86:084.312:11-0.15:147:57Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:074.66:564.412:190.412:570.05:147:58Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:024.57:434.51:160.31:450.05:137:59Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:594.48:314.82:140.22:330.05:128:00Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:554.59:195.23:120.13:230.15:118:01Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:504.610:075.54:10-0.14:130.15:118:02Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:444.710:565.95:07-0.25:060.15:108:03Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:364.911:456.36:03-0.45:580.05:098:03New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:265.16:56-0.56:510.05:098:04New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:356.51:175.27:49-0.67:44-0.15:088:05New Moon30Mon
31Tue1:256.62:105.38:42-0.78:40-0.15:088:06Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 3:52 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Chatham, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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