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 44m 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 - Jul 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:4111.14:2410.210:23-0.610:460.45:098:19First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:4110.65:2110.311:19-0.311:470.55:108:19First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:4210.16:1810.312:150.25:108:19First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:459.67:1510.312:500.61:120.65:118:19First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:489.28:1210.31:520.62:081.05:128:18Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:519.09:0710.22:540.63:041.35:128:18Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:518.89:5910.23:540.53:591.45:138:18Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:448.810:4710.24:470.44:491.55:138:18Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:318.811:3210.25:360.45:361.55:148:17Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:158.86:190.36:191.55:158:17Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:1410.212:578.87:010.47:021.55:168:16Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:5510.11:368.87:400.47:431.55:168:16Full Moon12Sat
13Sun1:3610.02:158.98:180.58:241.55:178:15Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:169.92:538.98:570.69:061.65:188:15Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:579.73:329.09:350.79:491.65:198:14Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:389.54:119.010:150.910:331.65:198:14Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:229.24:539.110:561.111:211.65:208:13Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:098.95:369.311:401.35:218:12Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:588.76:229.412:111.612:261.55:228:12Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:518.57:119.71:031.41:151.55:238:11Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:468.58:0310.01:581.12:081.55:248:10Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:448.68:5810.42:550.83:031.45:258:09Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:428.89:5410.93:530.34:001.15:268:08Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:399.110:4911.34:49-0.24:560.75:268:08New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:339.511:4411.65:42-0.75:500.35:278:07New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:279.96:35-1.16:45-0.15:288:06New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:3911.81:2110.37:26-1.37:39-0.35:298:05Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:3511.82:1410.68:18-1.38:34-0.45:308:04Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:3011.53:0610.79:08-1.19:29-0.35:318:03Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:2511.13:5910.710:00-0.710:26-0.15:328:02Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:2210.54:5310.610:52-0.211:260.25:338:01First Quarter31Thu
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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