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 5h 26m 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 - Dec 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:048.74:139.710:251.511:020.46:484:12First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:599.05:139.611:251.311:570.36:494:11First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:559.46:149.712:250.96:504:11First Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:5110.07:169.812:530.21:260.46:514:11Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:4710.68:1710.01:500.02:26-0.36:524:11Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:4111.19:1510.22:45-0.33:24-0.96:534:10Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:3311.610:1010.43:39-0.54:18-1.46:544:10Full Moon7Wed
8Thu10:2411.911:0310.44:31-0.65:11-1.76:554:10Full Moon8Thu
9Fri11:1511.911:5710.35:22-0.56:02-1.76:554:10Full Moon9Fri
10Sat12:0711.76:13-0.46:53-1.56:564:10Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:5010.012:5811.47:04-0.17:44-1.26:574:10Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:429.71:5010.97:550.38:35-0.76:584:10Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:359.42:4310.38:480.89:28-0.16:594:11Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:299.13:389.79:431.210:210.47:004:11Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:248.94:369.210:411.511:150.87:004:11Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:198.85:348.811:391.67:014:11Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:118.86:318.512:081.212:371.67:024:11Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun7:038.97:278.412:591.41:331.57:024:12Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:519.18:218.41:491.52:271.27:034:12Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:379.49:098.52:371.43:160.97:044:13Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:199.69:538.63:221.44:000.67:044:13Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:599.910:348.74:041.34:410.37:054:13New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:3810.011:158.74:451.15:210.17:054:14New Moon23Fri
24Sat11:1710.211:558.85:251.16:02-0.17:064:15New Moon24Sat
25Sun11:5710.36:061.06:42-0.27:064:15New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:378.812:3810.36:490.97:24-0.37:064:16Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:188.91:2210.37:320.98:08-0.37:074:16Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:029.02:0810.28:190.88:53-0.37:074:17Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:489.12:5810.09:090.89:43-0.27:074:18Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:389.33:529.810:040.810:35-0.17:084:19First Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:329.54:519.611:030.611:280.07:084:19First 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 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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