Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 15m at 1:20 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 7:15 pm (10.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447335
Common Questions About Tides

Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides - May 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:219.97:5810.01:300.72:010.25:377:39Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:2410.18:5510.62:320.32:590.05:357:40Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:2610.39:5111.23:32-0.33:56-0.35:347:41Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:2410.510:4311.64:30-0.94:49-0.55:337:42Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:1810.711:3411.85:25-1.35:41-0.55:327:43Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:1110.66:17-1.56:31-0.55:307:44Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:2411.91:0410.57:08-1.57:22-0.35:297:45Full Moon7Fri
8Sat1:1511.71:5610.27:59-1.38:110.15:287:46Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:0511.32:479.98:48-0.99:020.55:277:47Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:5610.83:389.59:39-0.39:531.05:267:48Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:4710.34:319.210:300.210:471.45:257:49Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:419.75:269.011:230.711:431.75:247:50Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:389.36:208.912:171.15:237:51Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:358.97:138.912:411.81:101.45:217:52Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:328.78:049.01:371.82:011.65:217:53Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:278.78:539.32:331.72:511.65:207:54Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:208.79:399.53:261.43:391.65:197:55Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:088.810:209.84:141.14:231.55:187:56Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:529.011:0010.14:580.85:051.35:177:57New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:339.111:3810.35:400.45:461.25:167:58New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:149.26:210.26:271.15:157:59New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:1810.412:559.27:020.07:081.05:148:00New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:5810.61:379.37:44-0.17:511.05:148:01Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:4110.62:219.48:27-0.28:360.95:138:02Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:2510.73:069.59:12-0.29:240.95:128:03Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:1310.63:549.69:59-0.210:160.95:128:04Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:0410.44:469.710:50-0.111:120.85:118:05First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:0110.25:4110.011:440.05:108:06First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:0010.06:3710.212:110.712:400.15:108:06First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:029.97:3410.61:120.51:360.25:098:07Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:059.88:3210.92:130.22:340.25:098:08Waxing Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8447335)

Common Questions About Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Barnstable Harbor, MA today?

Slack tide in Barnstable Harbor, MA is approximately 4:17 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 Barnstable Harbor, MA?

Barnstable Harbor, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 Barnstable Harbor, 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 Barnstable Harbor, MA?

Tide predictions for Barnstable Harbor, 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 Barnstable Harbor, MA?

Tide data for Barnstable Harbor, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8447335. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8447335.

What is the moon phase in Barnstable Harbor, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Barnstable Harbor, MA is Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Barnstable Harbor, 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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