Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 03m at 9:27 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:26 pm (10.3 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 - Sep 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:189.82:389.78:460.69:070.86:087:13Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:589.53:169.79:240.89:490.96:097:11Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:399.33:569.710:051.010:351.06:107:10Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:249.04:419.710:501.311:241.06:117:08Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:148.85:319.711:401.46:127:06Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:088.76:269.812:181.012:341.46:137:05Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:058.87:2310.11:150.81:311.36:147:03Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:059.18:2310.52:130.52:300.96:157:01Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:049.69:2310.93:120.13:290.46:166:59Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:0110.210:2011.44:08-0.54:27-0.26:176:58Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:5410.811:1511.75:02-1.05:22-0.86:186:56New Moon11Sun
12Mon11:4611.35:54-1.46:15-1.36:196:54New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:0911.912:3711.76:44-1.57:08-1.56:206:52New Moon13Tue
14Wed1:0211.81:2811.87:34-1.58:01-1.56:216:51Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:5611.52:2011.78:25-1.28:54-1.36:226:49Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:5011.13:1111.49:16-0.79:48-0.96:236:47Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:4510.54:0510.910:08-0.110:44-0.36:246:46First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:439.95:0210.411:040.611:440.26:256:44First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:449.36:0310.012:021.16:266:42First Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:479.07:049.712:450.71:021.56:276:40First Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:498.88:059.51:460.92:021.66:286:39Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:488.99:039.52:461.03:011.66:296:37Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:409.09:549.63:411.03:551.46:306:35Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:259.310:389.84:280.94:421.16:316:33Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:059.511:199.95:090.75:240.96:326:32Full Moon25Sun
26Mon11:419.711:579.95:470.66:040.66:336:30Full Moon26Mon
27Tue12:169.96:230.66:420.56:346:28Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:359.912:5210.06:590.57:210.46:366:26Full Moon28Wed
29Thu1:129.81:2710.17:360.67:590.46:376:25Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri1:519.72:0410.18:140.78:390.46:386:23Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 12:26 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 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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