Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 01m at 12:10 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:189.68:598.32:221.53:070.67:084:20Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:0710.19:488.63:121.23:570.07:084:21Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:5410.610:368.94:010.94:46-0.57:084:22Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:4211.011:259.24:500.55:33-0.97:084:23Full Moon4Sun
5Mon11:3211.35:390.26:22-1.27:084:24Full Moon5Mon
6Tue12:149.512:2311.46:30-0.17:10-1.47:084:25Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:049.81:1511.37:21-0.37:59-1.37:084:26Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:5510.02:0811.08:15-0.38:50-1.17:084:27Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:4710.13:0410.59:10-0.29:42-0.77:084:28Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:4110.14:0210.010:090.010:37-0.37:074:29Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:3710.15:059.411:110.111:330.27:074:30Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:3510.06:098.912:140.27:074:31Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:3410.07:158.612:310.61:180.37:074:32Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:349.98:208.51:300.92:220.37:064:33Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:3210.09:198.52:291.13:220.17:064:34Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:2610.010:108.53:251.14:140.07:054:35Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:1410.110:568.64:151.15:01-0.17:054:37New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:5810.111:398.65:011.05:44-0.17:044:38New Moon18Sun
19Mon11:4010.05:451.06:230.07:044:39New Moon19Mon
20Tue12:188.712:209.96:260.97:010.17:034:40New Moon20Tue
21Wed12:568.71:009.87:071.07:380.27:034:41Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:338.81:399.57:481.08:160.47:024:43Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:108.82:209.28:291.18:540.77:014:44Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:498.83:028.89:131.29:340.97:014:45Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:298.73:488.49:591.410:171.27:004:46First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:138.74:378.110:491.411:041.56:594:48First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:008.85:317.811:421.411:531.76:584:49First Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:508.96:287.712:381.36:574:50First Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:449.17:277.812:471.71:361.06:564:51Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:409.58:278.01:431.62:350.66:564:53Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat8:3710.09:228.52:411.23:300.06:554:54Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 3:09 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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