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 2h 20m 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 - Dec 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:1110.411:519.05:191.05:55-0.16:484:11New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:5110.25:591.16:360.06:494:11New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:328.912:3110.16:401.37:160.26:504:11Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:138.71:129.87:211.57:570.56:514:11Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:548.51:549.68:031.78:390.76:524:11Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:378.42:389.48:471.99:240.96:534:10Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:228.33:269.19:352.110:111.16:544:10First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:108.34:168.910:262.110:591.26:554:10First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:598.45:098.811:202.011:471.26:564:10First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:478.76:028.712:131.76:574:10First Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:349.16:568.812:361.11:071.36:584:10Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:229.67:509.01:251.02:010.86:584:10Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:1010.18:439.22:150.82:540.16:594:11Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:5810.79:349.53:050.53:45-0.57:004:11Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:4611.210:249.73:540.24:35-1.07:014:11Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:3411.611:169.84:44-0.15:26-1.47:014:11Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:2511.85:34-0.26:17-1.67:024:12Full Moon17Tue
18Wed12:099.912:1811.86:26-0.37:09-1.67:034:12Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:039.91:1311.67:20-0.28:02-1.47:034:12Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:589.82:1011.28:150.08:56-1.07:044:13Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:559.73:0910.69:130.39:53-0.67:044:13Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:559.64:1210.010:160.510:52-0.17:054:14Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:569.65:179.511:200.711:500.37:054:14Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:569.66:229.112:250.87:064:15Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:549.77:278.812:480.71:290.77:064:15Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:519.78:288.71:451.02:310.57:074:16Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:439.89:228.72:401.13:260.47:074:17Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:299.910:098.63:301.24:140.27:074:17Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:1210.010:528.64:151.24:570.17:074:18New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:5210.011:338.64:571.25:370.17:084:19New Moon30Mon
31Tue11:3110.05:381.26:160.17:084:20New Moon31Tue
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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