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 4h 06m 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 - Mar 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:1210.08:578.72:151.23:040.06:175:30Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:1110.69:509.53:150.53:58-0.76:155:31Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:0511.210:4010.24:10-0.24:49-1.26:135:32Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:5811.511:2910.85:04-0.95:37-1.66:125:34Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:5011.65:56-1.46:25-1.76:105:35Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:1811.212:4211.46:47-1.77:12-1.56:095:36Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:0611.31:3311.07:39-1.68:00-1.16:075:37Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:5411.22:2610.38:31-1.38:50-0.56:055:38Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:4510.93:219.69:25-0.89:420.36:045:39Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:3810.34:218.910:23-0.110:391.06:025:40Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:379.85:258.311:260.511:391.56:005:42Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:419.36:338.012:310.95:595:43Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:479.07:417.912:431.91:391.15:575:44Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:549.08:428.11:481.92:441.15:555:45Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:529.29:318.42:491.73:360.95:545:46Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:409.410:118.73:411.44:180.75:525:47Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:219.510:479.04:251.14:540.65:505:48New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:599.611:219.35:040.85:280.55:495:50New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:359.611:539.55:410.56:010.55:475:51New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:119.56:180.46:350.55:455:52New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:269.612:479.46:550.37:090.75:435:53Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:599.61:249.17:330.37:450.95:425:54Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:349.62:028.98:120.48:221.15:405:55Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:119.62:448.58:540.69:031.45:385:56Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:529.53:318.29:410.89:501.75:375:57First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:419.44:258.010:340.910:451.85:355:58First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:379.35:267.911:331.011:461.85:335:59First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:399.46:298.112:350.85:316:01First Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:449.77:328.612:491.51:370.55:306:02Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:5010.18:329.31:531.02:370.05:286:03Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:5110.69:2510.12:550.33:32-0.55:266:04Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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