Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : 11:59 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 47m at 5:16 pm (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447335
Common Questions About Tides

Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides - Nov 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:4110.412:5211.97:00-0.37:41-1.46:134:36Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:3610.11:4711.57:530.18:36-0.96:144:35Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:339.62:4410.98:490.69:34-0.36:154:33First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:359.23:4710.39:491.110:360.26:174:32First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:419.04:549.810:541.511:400.66:184:31First Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:468.96:019.512:011.66:194:30First Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:489.17:069.312:420.91:071.56:204:29Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:459.38:069.21:401.02:091.36:214:28Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:349.58:589.22:331.13:031.06:234:27Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:179.79:439.13:191.23:500.76:244:25Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:559.910:249.13:591.24:320.56:254:24Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:3010.011:039.04:371.35:100.46:264:24Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:0610.011:418.95:141.35:480.46:284:23Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:4210.05:511.46:260.46:294:22Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:208.812:209.96:291.67:050.56:304:21Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:008.612:599.87:091.77:450.76:314:20Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:408.41:409.67:491.98:270.86:324:19Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:238.32:239.58:332.09:121.06:344:18Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:098.23:109.39:202.110:011.06:354:18Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:588.34:039.210:132.110:511.06:364:17Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:498.54:599.211:091.911:430.96:374:16Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:418.95:569.312:071.56:384:16Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:329.56:549.512:360.71:050.96:404:15Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:2410.17:539.71:290.52:030.26:414:14Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:1610.88:499.92:220.22:59-0.56:424:14Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:0711.49:4410.13:14-0.13:53-1.16:434:13New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:5711.910:3710.24:06-0.34:46-1.56:444:13New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:4812.111:3110.24:57-0.45:38-1.76:454:12New Moon28Mon
29Tue11:4112.15:49-0.46:31-1.76:464:12Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:2610.112:3511.86:41-0.27:24-1.46:474:12Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 8:37 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 46% 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 (46% 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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