Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : in 16m at 11:18 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:079.23:498.09:541.210:032.15:246:06First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:578.94:427.810:461.510:572.35:226:07First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:528.75:397.711:421.611:532.45:206:08First Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:498.76:357.812:371.65:196:09First Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:478.87:308.212:502.21:321.45:176:10Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:439.18:198.71:461.82:231.05:156:11Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:359.59:049.42:401.23:110.65:146:12Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:249.99:4710.13:310.53:560.25:126:13Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:1010.310:2810.74:18-0.24:39-0.25:106:14Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:5610.511:1111.25:05-0.85:23-0.45:096:15Full Moon10Mon
11Tue11:4310.511:5611.55:52-1.36:07-0.55:076:16Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:3210.46:40-1.56:54-0.45:066:18Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:4411.61:2310.27:30-1.47:43-0.25:046:19Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:3411.52:169.88:22-1.18:350.35:026:20Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:2811.13:149.39:18-0.69:330.75:016:21Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:2710.64:189.010:19-0.110:361.14:596:22Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:3310.15:268.811:230.311:431.44:586:23Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:439.76:348.912:290.64:566:24Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:539.57:399.112:511.41:330.74:556:25Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:599.58:369.51:571.12:330.74:536:26Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:589.69:249.82:590.83:250.64:516:27Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:489.610:0610.13:510.44:100.64:506:28Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:339.610:4410.24:370.24:500.74:486:30New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:149.511:2110.25:190.05:280.84:476:31New Moon24Mon
25Tue11:539.411:5710.25:580.06:061.04:466:32New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:329.26:370.16:441.24:446:33New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:3410.01:118.97:160.37:231.44:436:34Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:129.91:518.77:560.58:031.74:416:35Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:539.72:348.58:380.88:451.94:406:36Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:369.44:208.210:231.110:322.25:397:37Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 2:17 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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