Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:54 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 49m at 7:04 pm (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447335
Common Questions About Tides

Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides - Nov 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:368.43:429.59:532.010:341.06:124:37First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:308.44:399.510:492.011:300.96:134:36First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:268.65:389.611:481.86:144:34First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:239.06:399.812:260.712:481.36:164:33Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:209.67:4010.21:230.41:480.76:174:32Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:1410.38:3810.62:180.02:470.06:184:31Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:0611.09:3310.93:12-0.43:42-0.86:194:30Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:5511.710:2611.14:03-0.84:35-1.46:214:28Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:4412.111:1911.04:53-0.95:27-1.86:224:27Full Moon9Wed
10Thu11:3412.25:42-0.96:19-1.96:234:26Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:1210.812:2512.06:33-0.67:11-1.76:244:25Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:0710.51:1811.77:24-0.28:04-1.36:254:24Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:0110.12:1111.18:170.38:58-0.76:274:23Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:589.63:0810.59:120.89:55-0.16:284:22Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:589.24:099.910:111.310:560.56:294:21Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:008.95:129.511:141.611:560.86:304:21Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:018.96:159.212:161.86:324:20Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:588.97:159.012:531.11:171.76:334:19Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:509.18:109.01:471.22:141.46:344:18Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:379.48:599.02:361.23:051.16:354:17Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:189.79:429.13:201.13:490.86:364:17Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:559.910:229.14:001.14:300.56:374:16New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:3110.011:019.14:381.15:080.36:394:15New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:0610.111:409.05:151.15:470.26:404:15New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:4310.15:531.16:250.26:414:14New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:198.912:2110.16:321.27:050.26:424:14Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:598.81:0010.17:121.37:460.26:434:13Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:408.71:4210.07:541.58:300.36:444:13Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:248.62:279.98:391.59:160.46:454:12Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:128.63:179.89:291.610:080.46:474:12First Quarter30Wed
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 10:29 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 65% 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 (65% 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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