Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : 10:12 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 37m at 3:40 pm (10.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447335
Common Questions About Tides

Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides - Aug 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:489.27:1110.71:000.21:140.75:347:59Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:529.18:1310.82:020.22:150.75:357:58Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:589.39:1611.03:050.03:180.65:367:57Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:019.510:1711.24:06-0.34:190.45:377:56Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:589.911:1311.35:03-0.65:160.15:387:55New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:5110.25:56-0.86:10-0.15:397:53New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:0611.312:4210.46:46-0.97:01-0.25:417:52New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:5811.21:3010.57:33-0.77:51-0.25:427:51Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:4710.92:1610.48:19-0.58:390.05:437:50Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:3510.43:0010.39:030.09:270.35:447:48Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:219.93:4410.19:480.510:160.65:457:47Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:099.44:309.810:331.011:061.05:467:46First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:008.95:199.511:211.45:477:44First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:538.56:119.312:001.312:121.85:487:43First Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:488.27:049.212:541.61:042.05:497:41First Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:458.17:599.21:501.61:582.15:507:40Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:428.18:549.42:451.62:522.05:517:39Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:348.49:449.73:381.33:451.85:527:37Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:218.710:3010.04:261.04:331.55:537:36Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:039.111:1210.25:090.65:181.05:547:34Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:439.511:5410.55:500.36:010.65:557:33Full Moon21Sat
22Sun12:229.96:290.06:440.25:567:31Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:3510.61:0110.37:10-0.37:28-0.15:577:30Full Moon23Mon
24Tue1:1810.71:4210.67:51-0.48:13-0.35:587:28Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:0310.62:2410.88:33-0.39:00-0.45:597:26Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:4910.43:1010.99:18-0.29:49-0.36:007:25Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:3810.13:5910.910:060.110:43-0.26:017:23Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:339.74:5410.810:590.411:420.06:027:22Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:329.35:5310.611:580.76:037:20Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:369.16:5710.512:430.212:590.96:047:18Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:429.18:0310.51:470.32:030.96:057:17Waning Crescent31Tue
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 6:56 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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