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 : 10:29 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 10m at 4:07 am (9.5 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 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:488.810:5510.54:550.65:011.25:357:59Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:329.311:4110.85:400.15:480.75:367:58Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:169.76:24-0.36:350.25:377:57Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:2711.11:0010.27:08-0.77:23-0.25:387:56Full Moon4Tue
5Wed1:1411.21:4510.67:52-0.98:12-0.45:397:54Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:0211.12:3110.98:37-0.99:01-0.65:407:53Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:5210.93:1911.19:24-0.79:54-0.55:417:52Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:4410.54:1011.110:14-0.410:49-0.35:427:51Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:4010.05:0510.911:080.111:49-0.15:437:49Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:409.56:0410.712:050.55:447:48Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:449.27:0610.512:510.21:050.85:457:47Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:518.98:1010.41:540.32:071.15:467:45Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:588.99:1410.42:590.43:101.15:477:44Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:009.110:1310.54:010.24:101.05:487:43Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:539.311:0510.54:570.15:050.85:497:41New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:419.511:5210.55:450.05:540.65:507:40New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:249.76:290.06:400.55:517:38New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:3610.41:049.87:100.17:240.55:527:37New Moon18Tue
19Wed1:1810.21:439.87:490.38:060.65:537:35Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:599.92:209.88:270.58:470.75:547:34Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:399.62:589.79:050.89:290.95:557:32Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:219.23:389.69:451.210:131.15:567:31Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:058.84:219.410:271.511:011.45:577:29First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:528.45:089.311:131.811:521.65:587:28First Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:448.15:599.212:032.15:597:26First Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:388.06:539.212:451.712:562.26:007:24First Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:358.07:489.41:411.61:502.16:017:23Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:318.28:439.72:361.42:461.96:027:21Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:248.69:3610.13:301.03:411.46:037:20Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:139.210:2710.64:200.44:330.86:047:18Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:599.911:1511.05:07-0.15:230.16:057:16Full Moon31Mon
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 7:18 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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