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 2h 23m 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 - Jul 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:549.36:2210.012:081.112:270.85:108:19First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:509.27:1410.41:030.81:190.95:108:19Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:499.18:0910.82:010.52:140.95:118:19Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:509.19:0711.13:010.13:120.85:118:19Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:519.310:0511.54:01-0.34:110.65:128:18Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:519.511:0211.74:59-0.75:080.35:128:18Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:489.811:5911.85:55-1.06:040.15:138:18Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:4510.06:49-1.27:000.05:148:17Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:5511.81:4010.17:42-1.27:550.05:148:17Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:5111.52:3310.28:34-1.08:490.15:158:17Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:4611.13:2510.29:24-0.69:440.35:168:16Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:4010.64:1610.110:14-0.110:400.65:178:16Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:359.95:089.911:050.411:370.95:178:15Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:319.36:009.711:571.05:188:15Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:288.86:529.612:351.112:491.55:198:14Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:268.47:449.51:331.31:411.95:208:13Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:258.28:379.42:311.42:342.15:218:13Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:218.19:299.53:281.33:272.25:218:12Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:138.210:179.74:201.24:172.15:228:11Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:598.311:019.85:061.05:031.95:238:11New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:418.511:4210.05:480.85:461.75:248:10New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:218.76:270.66:271.55:258:09New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:2210.11:008.97:050.47:081.35:268:08New Moon23Sun
24Mon1:0110.21:379.17:420.37:491.25:278:07Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:4110.22:149.48:190.28:301.05:288:06Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:2010.12:519.68:570.29:130.95:298:06Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:0210.03:309.89:370.39:580.75:308:05Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:469.84:1210.010:190.410:470.75:318:04First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:349.54:5910.211:050.611:410.65:318:03First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:279.25:5010.411:560.85:328:02First Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:259.06:4610.512:380.512:511.05:338:00First Quarter31Mon
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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