Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:56 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 45m at 6:09 pm (9.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447335
Common Questions About Tides

Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides - Nov 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:5510.711:279.95:020.35:32-0.46:134:36New Moon1Fri
2Sat11:3510.75:430.56:15-0.36:144:35New Moon2Sat
3Sun12:109.612:1510.56:240.86:57-0.16:154:34Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:539.312:5610.27:051.27:400.26:164:32Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:369.01:379.97:471.58:230.66:174:31Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:208.62:229.68:311.99:091.06:194:30Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:078.33:109.39:182.29:581.36:204:29First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:588.14:029.010:102.410:511.56:214:28First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:528.14:588.811:052.511:431.66:224:27First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:458.25:538.812:002.46:244:26First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:368.46:488.912:351.512:552.16:254:25Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:258.97:409.11:241.31:481.66:264:24Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:109.48:309.42:121.12:391.06:274:23Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:5310.09:179.72:580.83:270.46:284:22Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:3410.610:039.93:420.44:13-0.26:304:21Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:1611.110:4810.04:260.24:59-0.86:314:20Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:5911.511:3610.15:100.05:46-1.16:324:19Full Moon17Sun
18Mon11:4511.65:56-0.16:34-1.36:334:19Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:2510.012:3411.66:440.07:25-1.26:354:18Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:189.81:2711.47:350.28:18-1.06:364:17Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:129.62:2211.18:290.59:14-0.66:374:16Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:119.43:2310.69:280.810:13-0.26:384:16Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:149.34:2910.110:321.011:150.16:394:15Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:199.35:369.811:391.16:404:14Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:239.56:449.612:170.312:451.06:424:14Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:239.77:489.41:170.51:500.86:434:13Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:1810.08:489.42:140.62:500.46:444:13Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:0810.39:399.43:070.63:440.16:454:13Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:5110.410:269.33:540.74:31-0.16:464:12New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:3210.411:099.24:380.85:14-0.26:474:12New 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 9:32 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 55% 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 (55% 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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