Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 41m at 11:58 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:59 pm (9.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447335
Common Questions About Tides

Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides - Sep 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:2210.311:3911.45:32-0.65:47-0.36:087:13New Moon1Fri
2Sat12:1010.86:19-1.06:37-0.86:097:12New Moon2Sat
3Sun12:2911.612:5811.27:07-1.37:28-1.16:107:10New Moon3Sun
4Mon1:2011.71:4711.57:55-1.38:19-1.36:117:08Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:1211.52:3811.68:44-1.29:12-1.26:127:07Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:0611.13:3011.49:35-0.810:07-0.96:137:05Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:0210.64:2511.110:29-0.311:05-0.56:147:03First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:0210.15:2410.811:260.26:157:02First Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:069.66:2710.412:07-0.112:270.76:167:00First Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:119.37:3110.21:100.21:291.06:176:58Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:189.28:3510.12:150.42:311.26:186:56Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:209.29:3610.13:180.53:331.16:196:55Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:159.410:2810.24:150.44:281.06:206:53Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:019.611:1410.25:040.35:160.86:216:51Full Moon14Thu
15Fri11:429.711:5510.25:460.36:000.66:226:49Full Moon15Fri
16Sat12:209.86:250.36:410.56:236:48Full Moon16Sat
17Sun12:3510.112:569.97:020.47:200.56:246:46Full Moon17Sun
18Mon1:1310.01:329.97:390.57:590.56:256:44Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:529.82:089.88:160.78:390.66:266:42Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:319.52:459.88:541.09:200.86:276:41Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:119.23:259.69:341.210:021.06:286:39Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:548.94:079.510:161.510:491.26:296:37Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:418.64:549.311:031.811:391.36:306:36Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:328.55:469.311:541.96:316:34Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:278.46:409.412:331.312:481.96:326:32Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:228.67:379.71:281.11:441.76:336:30Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:189.08:3510.12:240.82:411.26:346:29Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:139.59:3110.63:190.43:380.66:356:27Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:0510.210:2411.14:12-0.24:33-0.16:366:25Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:5410.911:1611.45:03-0.75:25-0.86:376:23New Moon30Sat
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 2:58 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Barnstable Harbor, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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