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 2h 19m 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 - Mar 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:199.96:068.512:060.36:155:31First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:269.57:168.312:211.21:140.66:145:32Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:359.48:228.51:271.32:210.66:125:33Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:389.59:178.72:311.23:200.56:115:34Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:319.610:039.03:291.04:080.36:095:36Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:169.710:429.34:170.74:490.26:075:37Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:579.811:189.55:000.55:250.26:065:38Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:349.711:539.65:390.36:000.26:045:39Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:119.66:170.26:350.36:025:40Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:279.712:489.56:550.27:100.56:015:41Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:019.71:259.27:330.37:470.75:595:43Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:379.62:038.98:120.48:251.05:575:44Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:159.52:448.68:530.79:051.35:565:45Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:569.33:308.29:380.99:501.65:545:46Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:429.24:208.010:291.110:411.85:525:47Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:349.15:167.911:241.211:371.85:515:48Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:309.16:148.012:211.15:495:49Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:309.47:138.412:351.61:190.85:475:50Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:309.78:109.01:351.22:160.35:455:52Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:2910.29:039.82:350.53:10-0.25:445:53Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:2410.79:5210.63:31-0.34:01-0.85:425:54New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:1611.110:4011.24:24-1.04:49-1.25:405:55New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:0711.311:2911.75:15-1.65:38-1.45:395:56New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:5911.36:06-2.06:26-1.45:375:57New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:1811.912:5111.06:57-2.07:15-1.15:355:58Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:0811.81:4410.67:49-1.88:06-0.75:345:59Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:0011.42:3810.08:43-1.38:58-0.15:326:00Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:5410.93:379.49:39-0.69:550.65:306:01First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:5310.34:418.910:400.010:571.15:286:03First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:589.75:478.611:450.65:276:04First Quarter30Mon
31Tue6:059.36:538.512:011.512:500.95:256:05First Quarter31Tue
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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