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 1h 11m 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 - Sep 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:4410.55:53-0.66:11-0.56:067:15Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:0311.312:2911.06:38-0.97:00-0.96:087:13Full Moon2Wed
3Thu12:5211.41:1611.47:24-1.07:50-1.26:097:11Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:4211.22:0411.68:11-1.08:41-1.26:107:10Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:3310.92:5411.69:00-0.79:34-1.06:117:08Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:2710.53:4711.39:51-0.210:30-0.66:127:06Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:249.94:4410.910:470.311:31-0.16:137:05Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:279.45:4610.511:470.86:147:03Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:339.16:5210.212:340.312:501.26:157:01Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:408.97:5910.01:400.51:541.36:166:59Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:479.09:0410.02:450.62:591.36:176:58Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:469.210:0210.03:460.63:591.16:186:56Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:369.510:5110.14:390.54:520.96:196:54Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:189.711:3510.15:230.45:380.66:206:53New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:579.96:030.46:200.56:216:51New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:1510.012:3310.06:400.57:000.46:226:49New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:549.81:0910.07:170.77:390.46:236:47New Moon17Thu
18Fri1:329.61:459.97:540.98:180.56:246:46Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:119.42:229.88:311.18:580.76:256:44Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:519.13:019.79:101.49:401.06:266:42Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:338.73:429.59:511.710:251.26:276:40Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:188.44:299.310:362.011:151.46:286:39First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:098.25:209.211:262.26:296:37First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:038.16:149.212:081.512:212.26:306:35First Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:588.27:119.41:031.51:172.06:316:33First Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:548.58:089.71:581.22:141.76:326:32Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:479.18:0510.11:520.82:111.15:335:30Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:389.88:5810.62:450.33:060.35:345:28Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:2610.69:4911.03:34-0.23:58-0.45:355:27Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:1311.210:3911.24:22-0.64:48-1.15:365:25Full Moon30Wed
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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