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 : 9:48 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 23m at 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 - Dec 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:089.63:2110.49:320.610:07-0.36:494:11Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:049.74:2010.110:310.611:05-0.26:504:11Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:039.85:239.911:320.56:514:10Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:0210.16:279.812:03-0.112:350.36:524:10Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:0210.47:319.81:01-0.11:370.06:534:10Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:0010.78:339.92:00-0.12:38-0.46:544:10Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:5611.19:3110.02:57-0.23:35-0.86:554:10Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:4711.310:2410.13:50-0.24:28-1.16:564:10New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:3611.311:1410.04:41-0.25:18-1.26:574:10New Moon9Fri
10Sat11:2411.35:29-0.16:06-1.16:574:10New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:039.912:1011.06:170.16:52-0.96:584:10Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:509.712:5610.77:030.37:38-0.66:594:10Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:359.51:4210.37:490.78:23-0.27:004:11Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:219.22:289.98:361.09:080.27:014:11Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:079.03:169.49:251.39:550.67:014:11First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:558.84:079.010:161.510:441.07:024:11First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:458.85:008.711:091.711:341.27:024:12First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:358.85:548.512:031.77:034:12First Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:258.96:488.412:241.312:571.57:044:13Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:159.17:428.41:131.41:501.37:044:13Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:039.48:348.62:031.32:410.97:054:14Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:499.89:218.82:521.13:300.47:054:14Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:3310.210:069.13:380.84:150.07:064:15Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:1510.610:509.34:230.54:59-0.57:064:15Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:5810.911:359.65:070.25:44-0.87:064:16Full Moon25Sun
26Mon11:4311.15:530.06:29-1.17:074:17Full Moon26Mon
27Tue12:219.812:3011.26:40-0.27:15-1.27:074:17Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:089.91:1911.17:29-0.38:03-1.27:074:18Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:5710.12:1010.98:20-0.28:53-1.17:074:19Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:4910.13:0510.69:15-0.19:46-0.87:074:20Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:4410.14:0410.110:130.07:084:21Third Quarter31Sat
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 6:37 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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