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 3h 44m 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 - Sep 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:599.62:169.78:240.88:460.86:067:16Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:379.32:529.79:011.19:270.96:077:14Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:179.03:319.69:401.310:101.16:087:13Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:008.74:139.510:221.610:581.26:097:11First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:488.45:019.511:091.811:511.36:107:09First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:418.25:559.512:021.96:117:08First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:398.26:539.712:481.312:591.96:127:06First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:388.47:5410.01:461.11:591.66:137:04Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:398.88:5510.42:460.73:001.16:147:02Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:369.59:5410.93:430.13:590.56:157:01Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:2910.210:4911.34:37-0.44:55-0.36:166:59Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:1910.911:4111.65:27-0.95:49-0.96:176:57Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:0811.56:16-1.26:41-1.46:186:56Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:3411.612:5811.87:05-1.27:33-1.56:196:54Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:2711.41:4811.87:54-1.08:25-1.46:206:52Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:2011.02:3811.68:44-0.69:18-1.16:216:50Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:1410.43:3111.29:350.010:14-0.56:226:49Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:109.84:2710.710:280.611:120.16:236:47Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:119.25:2710.111:271.26:246:45Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:158.86:319.712:150.612:281.66:256:43Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:208.67:359.51:191.01:311.96:266:42Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:228.68:379.42:221.22:331.96:276:40Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:198.79:339.53:211.23:311.76:286:38Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:069.010:209.64:111.14:221.46:296:36Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:479.311:029.74:531.05:061.16:306:35New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:239.611:409.75:300.95:460.86:316:33New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:579.86:050.86:240.66:326:31New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:179.712:319.96:400.87:020.56:346:30New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:549.512:0510.06:150.96:400.55:355:28New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:329.412:4110.06:511.17:180.55:365:26Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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