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 5h 14m 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 - Jun 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:5611.13:439.69:46-0.610:000.85:088:08Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:5310.84:429.610:42-0.311:000.95:088:09First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:5410.55:429.711:41-0.15:088:10First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:5910.16:439.812:041.012:390.25:078:10First Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:049.87:4110.11:080.91:380.45:078:11First Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:089.68:3810.32:120.72:350.65:078:12Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:119.59:3210.53:140.43:300.75:068:12Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:089.410:2110.64:120.24:230.95:068:13Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:009.411:0710.75:040.05:111.05:068:14Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:489.311:5010.65:52-0.15:571.15:068:14Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:339.26:37-0.16:401.35:058:15Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:3310.51:179.07:200.07:231.45:058:15Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:1510.31:598.98:020.28:061.65:058:16Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:5810.12:418.88:440.48:491.75:058:16Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:419.93:238.79:250.79:331.95:058:17Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:249.74:078.710:080.910:202.05:058:17Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:109.44:528.710:521.111:092.15:058:17Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:589.15:378.811:381.35:058:18Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:498.96:238.912:002.012:241.45:058:18Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:408.77:099.212:521.91:111.55:068:18Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:328.77:569.51:441.71:591.55:068:19Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:258.78:449.92:361.32:481.55:068:19Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:198.89:3210.33:300.93:381.35:068:19Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:119.010:2110.84:220.34:291.15:078:19Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:029.211:1011.25:13-0.25:190.85:078:19New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:549.56:03-0.66:100.65:078:19New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:0111.512:469.76:54-0.97:020.45:088:19New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:5411.61:409.87:45-1.17:550.25:088:19Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:4911.62:3410.08:37-1.18:500.25:088:19Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:4411.43:2810.19:30-0.99:470.35:098:19Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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