Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 50m at 1:04 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:459.69:239.12:411.23:240.55:236:06Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:389.810:089.43:380.94:110.35:226:07Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:249.810:479.74:260.64:530.35:206:08Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:059.811:239.85:090.35:300.35:186:09Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:449.811:589.95:480.26:060.55:176:10Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:219.66:270.16:420.65:156:11Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:329.912:599.47:050.27:180.95:136:12Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:079.81:379.17:430.37:551.25:126:13Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:449.72:178.88:230.68:341.55:106:14Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:239.53:008.49:060.89:171.85:086:16Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:069.23:488.19:521.110:042.15:076:17Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:559.14:408.010:441.310:572.25:056:18Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:489.05:358.011:391.411:532.25:046:19Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:459.06:328.212:351.25:026:20Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:449.37:278.612:511.91:310.95:006:21Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:429.78:209.31:491.42:250.54:596:22Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:3810.29:0910.12:460.73:160.04:576:23Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:3110.69:5610.83:39-0.14:05-0.54:566:24New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:2111.010:4211.44:30-0.94:52-0.84:546:25New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:1211.111:3011.85:20-1.55:39-1.04:536:26New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:0311.16:11-1.86:28-0.94:516:28New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:1912.012:5610.87:02-1.97:17-0.74:506:29Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:0911.91:4910.47:54-1.68:09-0.24:486:30Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:0211.52:469.98:48-1.19:030.34:476:31Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:5811.03:469.49:46-0.510:030.94:456:32First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:5910.44:519.110:490.111:061.34:446:33First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:069.85:588.911:530.54:426:34First Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:149.57:038.912:121.612:570.84:416:35First Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:219.39:039.11:191.62:590.95:407:36Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:239.39:549.43:221.43:540.95:387:37Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 4:04 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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