Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : 11:04 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 33m at 4:26 pm (9.9 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 - Jul 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:0310.612:459.26:49-0.16:521.15:098:19New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:4810.51:299.27:320.07:371.25:108:19New Moon2Tue
3Wed1:3110.32:109.28:130.28:211.35:108:19Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:1410.12:509.28:530.49:041.45:118:19Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:569.83:309.29:330.79:481.55:118:19Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:399.54:119.210:140.910:341.65:128:18Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:249.14:549.210:571.211:231.75:138:18First Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:128.85:399.211:411.55:138:18First Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:028.56:259.312:131.712:281.75:148:17First Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:548.37:149.41:051.71:161.85:158:17First Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:488.28:049.61:581.52:071.95:158:16Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:448.28:569.92:531.33:001.85:168:16Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:398.49:4810.43:470.93:531.55:178:15Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:318.810:3910.84:390.44:451.15:188:15Full Moon14Sun
15Mon11:219.211:2911.25:29-0.25:360.75:188:14Full Moon15Mon
16Tue12:109.76:18-0.66:280.35:198:14Full Moon16Tue
17Wed12:2011.51:0010.17:07-1.07:19-0.15:208:13Full Moon17Wed
18Thu1:1211.61:5010.57:55-1.28:12-0.45:218:12Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri2:0411.52:4010.88:44-1.29:05-0.55:228:12Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:5811.33:3110.99:33-1.010:00-0.45:238:11Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:5210.84:2410.910:25-0.610:57-0.25:248:10Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:5010.25:1910.811:19-0.111:570.05:248:09Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:519.76:1710.612:150.45:258:09Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:549.27:1610.412:590.31:130.95:268:08Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:588.98:1710.32:020.42:121.25:278:07Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri9:048.79:1810.23:060.53:121.45:288:06Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:048.810:1310.24:070.54:101.45:298:05Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:568.911:0210.35:010.45:021.45:308:04New Moon28Sun
29Mon11:429.011:4710.35:480.35:491.25:318:03New Moon29Mon
30Tue12:249.16:300.36:331.15:328:02New Moon30Tue
31Wed12:2910.21:039.27:080.37:151.15:338:01New Moon31Wed
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 7:45 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 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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