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 2h 33m 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 - Sep 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:499.39:0810.62:510.23:070.86:067:15Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:519.610:0910.73:520.04:080.56:077:13Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:4510.011:0310.84:48-0.25:040.26:087:12New Moon3Fri
4Sat11:3410.311:5310.85:38-0.45:56-0.16:097:10New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:1910.56:24-0.46:44-0.26:107:08New Moon5Sun
6Mon12:4010.71:0210.57:08-0.27:29-0.26:117:07New Moon6Mon
7Tue1:2510.41:4410.47:500.18:140.06:127:05Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:0810.02:2510.38:310.48:580.36:137:03Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:529.63:0610.09:130.99:420.66:147:02Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:369.23:499.79:561.310:291.06:157:00Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:238.74:379.410:421.711:201.36:166:58First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:158.45:289.211:322.06:186:56First Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:098.16:239.112:131.612:262.26:196:55First Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:058.17:189.11:081.71:202.26:206:53First Quarter14Tue
15Wed8:008.28:139.22:021.62:152.16:216:51Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:538.59:069.52:551.43:091.76:226:49Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:419.09:559.93:451.04:001.36:236:48Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:249.510:4010.24:300.64:470.76:246:46Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:0510.111:2410.55:130.25:320.16:256:44Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:4610.65:55-0.16:17-0.46:266:43Full Moon20Mon
21Tue12:0810.712:2711.06:37-0.47:03-0.86:276:41Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:5310.81:1111.37:21-0.57:50-1.06:286:39Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:4010.71:5711.58:07-0.48:39-1.06:296:37Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:3010.52:4611.48:54-0.29:30-0.86:306:36Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:2210.13:3811.29:460.110:25-0.56:316:34Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:199.73:3610.89:420.510:25-0.15:325:32Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:219.44:4010.510:430.811:280.25:335:30Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:279.25:4610.211:471.05:345:29Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:339.36:5410.112:320.312:521.05:355:27Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:389.58:0010.11:360.41:570.95:365:25Waning Crescent30Thu
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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