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 33m at 10:29 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:3910.16:218.612:250.16:544:55First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:439.97:308.412:390.81:320.36:534:56Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:499.88:378.51:431.02:380.26:524:57Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:519.99:348.72:451.03:370.06:514:59Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:4510.010:238.93:420.84:28-0.16:505:00Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:3210.111:079.14:320.65:12-0.26:485:01Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:1510.111:469.35:180.45:52-0.26:475:02Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:5610.06:000.36:29-0.26:465:04Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:239.412:359.96:410.37:060.06:455:05Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:599.41:139.67:210.37:420.26:445:06Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:359.41:529.38:010.58:200.56:435:08Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:129.32:328.98:420.78:590.86:415:09Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:529.23:168.59:260.99:411.26:405:10Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:349.04:048.110:141.210:271.56:395:11Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:228.94:567.811:051.311:181.76:375:13Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:138.85:527.612:011.46:365:14Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:088.96:517.712:111.812:581.26:355:15Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:069.27:498.01:081.71:560.96:335:16Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:039.78:448.52:061.32:510.46:325:18Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:5810.29:359.23:020.73:43-0.36:305:19Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:4910.810:229.93:550.14:31-0.96:295:20New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:3811.211:0810.54:45-0.65:17-1.36:285:21New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:2811.411:5511.05:35-1.26:04-1.66:265:23New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:1811.46:25-1.66:51-1.76:255:24Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:4311.31:0911.27:16-1.77:38-1.56:235:25Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:3211.42:0010.78:08-1.68:28-1.06:225:26Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:2211.22:5510.19:02-1.29:20-0.46:205:27First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:1610.83:549.49:59-0.710:160.26:185:29First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:1510.34:588.811:01-0.111:170.86:175:30First Quarter29Sat
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 1:27 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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