Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 16m at 12:50 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:52 pm (9.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447335
Common Questions About Tides

Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides - Aug 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:259.66:5210.712:360.212:560.35:367:59First Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:279.57:5110.81:370.11:540.55:377:57Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:329.48:5211.02:39-0.12:550.55:387:56Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:369.69:5211.23:41-0.33:550.45:397:55Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:359.810:4911.34:40-0.64:520.25:407:54Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:3010.011:4311.45:34-0.85:470.15:417:53Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:2210.16:26-0.96:380.05:427:51Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:3411.31:1210.27:15-0.87:290.05:437:50Full Moon8Wed
9Thu1:2411.11:5910.28:01-0.68:170.25:447:49Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:1210.72:4410.08:46-0.39:050.45:457:47Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:5910.33:289.99:300.29:520.75:467:46Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:469.84:129.710:150.610:421.05:477:45Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:349.34:599.511:021.111:331.35:487:43Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:258.95:489.311:501.55:497:42Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:198.56:399.212:261.512:401.85:507:40Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:148.37:319.21:201.61:322.05:517:39Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:108.28:259.32:151.62:242.05:527:37Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:058.39:179.53:091.43:171.95:537:36Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:568.510:059.84:011.14:071.75:547:34Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:428.910:5010.24:470.74:541.35:557:33Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:249.211:3210.55:310.35:390.95:567:31New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:059.66:130.06:230.55:577:30New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:1510.712:4610.06:54-0.37:080.15:587:28New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:5910.91:2810.37:36-0.57:53-0.15:597:27Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:4410.92:1110.68:20-0.68:40-0.36:007:25Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:3110.82:5610.89:04-0.69:29-0.46:017:24Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:2010.63:4410.99:52-0.410:22-0.36:027:22Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:1210.24:3610.810:430.011:18-0.26:037:20First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:109.85:3310.711:380.36:047:19First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:119.56:3410.612:180.012:370.66:057:17First Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:169.37:3710.51:210.11:380.86:067:15Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 3:51 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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