Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : in 10m at 9:43 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:5710.011:338.85:031.05:380.17:084:21New Moon1Sat
2Sun11:3610.15:420.96:160.07:084:21New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:108.912:1410.16:220.86:53-0.17:084:22New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:489.012:5210.07:020.87:31-0.17:084:23Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:259.11:319.97:430.88:090.07:084:24Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:039.22:129.78:250.88:500.17:084:25Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:439.32:569.59:100.89:330.27:084:26Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:269.43:459.29:590.710:210.47:084:27First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:149.64:399.010:530.711:120.57:084:28First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:079.85:378.911:510.57:074:29First Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:0310.06:398.812:080.512:510.27:074:30Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:0210.47:429.01:060.41:53-0.27:074:31Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:0310.88:459.32:060.22:53-0.77:064:32Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:0211.29:439.73:06-0.13:51-1.27:064:34Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:5911.610:3910.14:04-0.54:46-1.67:064:35Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:5411.811:3310.44:59-0.85:38-1.87:054:36Full Moon16Sun
17Mon11:4811.75:52-1.06:29-1.97:054:37Full Moon17Mon
18Tue12:2510.612:4111.56:45-1.17:19-1.77:044:38Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:1610.61:3311.17:37-0.98:08-1.37:044:39Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:0610.52:2510.58:29-0.68:56-0.77:034:41Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:5510.23:189.89:23-0.19:47-0.17:024:42Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:479.94:139.110:180.310:390.57:024:43Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:409.55:108.611:160.711:331.07:014:44Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:359.36:108.212:141.07:004:45Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:319.17:108.012:271.41:141.17:004:47Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:279.18:088.01:221.62:131.16:594:48Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:219.29:008.12:171.63:060.96:584:49Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:109.49:468.43:081.43:520.66:574:50Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:539.710:278.63:541.24:330.36:564:52New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:339.911:058.94:370.95:110.16:554:53New Moon30Sun
31Mon11:1210.011:429.15:170.65:48-0.16:544:54New 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 12:41 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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