Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : 9:27 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 57m at 2:51 am (11.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447335
Common Questions About Tides

Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides - Apr 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:3611.111:0511.04:41-0.75:11-1.16:227:07Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:3011.311:5511.45:35-1.26:02-1.36:207:08Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:2311.36:27-1.66:51-1.36:187:09Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:4411.61:1411.27:18-1.77:39-1.16:167:10Full Moon4Mon
5Tue1:3311.52:0410.88:08-1.58:27-0.76:157:11Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:2011.22:5410.38:57-1.19:15-0.16:137:12Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:0810.83:459.89:47-0.610:040.56:127:13Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:5810.24:389.210:390.010:561.16:107:15Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:519.75:348.811:340.611:511.56:087:16Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:479.36:328.512:301.06:077:17Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:469.07:308.412:491.81:281.36:057:18Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:458.98:268.51:471.92:241.46:037:19Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:428.99:188.82:441.83:171.36:027:20Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:359.110:039.13:371.54:051.16:007:21Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:219.310:449.54:251.14:470.95:597:22Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:039.511:219.85:090.75:270.75:577:23New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:439.711:5710.15:490.36:050.55:567:24New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:229.86:290.06:430.45:547:26New Moon18Mon
19Tue12:3410.31:019.87:09-0.27:220.35:537:27New Moon19Tue
20Wed1:1210.51:429.87:50-0.38:030.45:517:28Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:5110.62:249.78:32-0.48:450.45:507:29Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:3310.63:099.69:17-0.49:310.65:487:30Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:1910.53:589.510:06-0.210:220.75:477:31Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:1010.44:539.410:59-0.111:180.95:457:32First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:0710.35:529.411:570.05:447:33First Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:0910.16:539.512:180.912:560.15:427:34First Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:1310.17:559.91:210.71:570.05:417:35Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:1910.28:5610.32:240.42:57-0.15:407:37Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:2210.49:5310.83:260.03:55-0.35:387:38Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:2110.610:4511.24:25-0.54:49-0.55:377:39Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 6:09 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 Barnstable Harbor, MA?

Barnstable Harbor, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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