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 40m 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 - Oct 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:309.52:4210.08:530.99:210.56:396:21Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:129.33:2310.09:341.110:060.66:406:20Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:579.14:099.910:201.210:560.76:416:18Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:479.05:019.911:121.411:510.76:426:16Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:438.95:5910.012:081.46:436:15Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:429.16:5910.112:490.61:081.26:446:13Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:429.48:0210.41:480.32:090.86:456:11Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:429.99:0410.72:470.03:100.36:466:10Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:3910.610:0311.13:45-0.44:09-0.46:476:08Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:3311.210:5811.44:39-0.85:05-1.06:486:06New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:2411.711:5111.55:31-1.15:58-1.46:506:05New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:1411.96:21-1.26:50-1.66:516:03New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:4411.41:0411.97:11-1.17:42-1.66:526:02Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:3711.11:5411.78:00-0.78:33-1.36:536:00Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:3010.72:4511.38:50-0.29:25-0.86:545:58Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:2310.13:3610.89:410.410:18-0.26:555:57Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:189.64:3110.210:351.011:140.46:565:55First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:169.25:299.711:321.46:575:54First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:168.96:299.412:130.812:311.76:595:52First Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:148.87:299.21:111.11:301.87:005:51First Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:108.98:269.22:071.22:281.87:015:49Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:029.19:199.33:001.23:221.57:025:48Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:489.410:069.43:481.14:111.27:035:46Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:289.710:489.64:311.04:540.87:045:45Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:069.911:279.75:100.85:350.57:065:44Full Moon25Tue
26Wed11:4210.25:480.76:140.37:075:42Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:069.712:1810.36:260.66:530.17:085:41Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:459.712:5410.47:040.67:330.07:095:39Full Moon28Fri
29Sat1:249.61:3310.47:440.78:140.07:105:38Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:059.52:1310.48:250.88:570.07:125:37Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon2:489.42:5610.49:090.99:430.17:135:36Waning 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 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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