Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 22m at 11:04 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:59 am (8.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447335
Common Questions About Tides

Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides - Aug 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:3610.15:0210.511:010.211:390.35:348:00Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:349.45:5810.211:550.95:357:58Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:358.96:559.912:390.712:511.45:367:57Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:378.57:539.71:411.01:481.85:377:56Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:398.38:519.62:431.12:462.05:387:55Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:388.39:469.63:431.13:422.05:397:54Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:288.410:349.84:351.04:331.85:407:53Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:128.611:169.95:200.85:181.65:417:51New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:518.811:5610.05:590.76:001.45:427:50New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:299.16:350.66:401.25:437:49New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:3410.01:049.37:110.57:191.15:447:47New Moon11Sat
12Sun1:1210.01:399.47:460.57:581.05:457:46Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:499.92:149.68:210.58:370.95:467:45Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:279.72:499.78:570.69:180.95:477:43Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:079.53:279.89:350.810:010.95:487:42Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:499.24:089.810:161.010:480.95:497:40First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:358.94:549.911:011.211:410.95:517:39First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:288.65:4610.011:531.45:527:38First Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:268.56:4410.112:380.912:491.55:537:36First Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:288.57:4610.31:380.81:501.45:547:35Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:338.78:4910.72:410.52:531.15:557:33Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:369.29:5211.13:430.03:550.65:567:31Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:349.810:5011.44:41-0.54:540.15:577:30Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:2710.411:4511.65:34-0.95:50-0.45:587:28Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:1910.86:25-1.16:44-0.85:597:27Full Moon25Sat
26Sun12:3911.61:0911.17:14-1.27:37-1.06:007:25Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:3211.41:5911.28:03-1.08:29-0.96:017:24Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:2410.92:4711.18:51-0.59:21-0.66:027:22Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:1610.43:3610.89:390.110:14-0.16:037:20Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:109.74:2810.410:290.711:100.46:047:19Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:069.15:229.911:231.36:057:17Third Quarter31Fri
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 2:01 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Barnstable Harbor, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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