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 5h 05m 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 - Nov 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:2110.510:529.64:250.64:57-0.16:134:36Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:5910.511:349.45:060.85:39-0.16:144:35Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:3810.45:461.06:200.06:154:34Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:159.212:1710.26:261.27:010.26:164:32Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:569.012:5710.07:061.57:420.56:174:31Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:378.71:389.77:471.78:250.86:194:30Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:208.42:229.58:312.09:101.16:204:29Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:078.23:109.29:182.29:581.36:214:28Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:578.14:019.010:092.410:491.56:224:27Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:488.24:558.911:032.311:391.56:244:26Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:398.45:508.911:582.26:254:25Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:288.76:449.012:291.412:521.86:264:24Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:169.27:379.21:181.21:461.36:274:23Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:029.88:289.42:070.92:380.66:294:22Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:4810.49:189.72:540.63:28-0.16:304:21Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:3211.010:069.93:410.34:17-0.76:314:20New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:1811.510:5510.04:280.15:05-1.16:324:19New Moon17Fri
18Sat11:0511.811:4610.05:15-0.15:55-1.46:334:18New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:5511.96:05-0.16:46-1.46:354:18Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:3910.012:4911.76:560.07:39-1.26:364:17Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:349.81:4411.47:500.28:33-0.96:374:16Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:319.62:4310.98:480.59:31-0.56:384:16First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:329.43:4510.49:490.810:310.06:394:15First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:359.44:529.910:541.011:320.36:404:14First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:389.45:589.512:011.16:424:14First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:399.67:049.212:320.61:060.96:434:13Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:369.88:069.11:300.82:080.76:444:13Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:289.99:019.02:241.03:060.56:454:12Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:1510.19:509.03:151.13:550.36:464:12Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:5710.210:348.94:001.24:400.16:474:12Full Moon30Thu
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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