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 2h 04m 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 - Oct 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:0011.811:3011.35:09-0.95:39-1.55:385:23Full Moon1Thu
2Fri11:4812.05:57-1.06:30-1.75:395:21Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:2211.112:3912.16:47-0.97:22-1.65:405:20Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun1:1510.81:3111.87:37-0.58:15-1.25:415:18Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:1010.32:2611.48:300.09:12-0.75:425:16Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:099.83:2510.89:270.510:12-0.15:435:15Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:129.44:2910.310:291.011:160.45:445:13Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:189.15:369.911:331.45:455:11Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:249.06:429.712:200.712:391.55:465:10Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:269.17:469.61:220.81:431.45:475:08Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:229.48:429.62:210.92:421.25:485:06Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:099.69:309.63:110.93:330.95:505:05Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:509.810:129.63:540.94:170.65:515:03New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:2610.010:519.54:330.94:570.55:525:02New Moon14Wed
15Thu11:0110.111:299.45:090.95:350.45:535:00New Moon15Thu
16Fri11:3610.15:461.06:130.45:544:58New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:079.312:1310.16:221.26:520.45:554:57Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:459.112:5010.07:001.37:310.65:564:55Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:258.91:299.87:391.58:120.85:584:54Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:068.62:109.68:211.88:551.05:594:52Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:508.42:559.59:051.99:431.16:004:51First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:388.33:459.49:552.010:341.26:014:49First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:308.44:409.410:502.011:281.16:024:48First Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:248.65:389.511:471.86:034:46First Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:189.06:369.712:220.912:451.36:054:45Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:129.67:3410.01:160.61:430.76:064:44Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:0410.48:3110.32:100.22:400.06:074:42Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:5511.19:2510.73:02-0.23:35-0.86:084:41Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:4511.710:1810.93:53-0.54:27-1.46:094:40Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:3412.111:1010.94:43-0.85:19-1.86:114:38Full Moon30Fri
31Sat11:2512.35:33-0.86:11-1.96:124:37Full Moon31Sat
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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