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 1h 09m 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 - Feb 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:5010.15:570.46:25-0.36:534:55New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:189.312:2810.16:370.27:02-0.36:524:57Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:559.51:0710.07:180.17:41-0.36:514:58Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:329.71:489.98:000.08:21-0.26:504:59Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:129.92:329.68:440.09:04-0.16:495:01Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun2:559.93:209.39:330.19:520.26:485:02First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:4410.04:149.010:280.110:450.46:475:03First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:3810.05:148.811:270.211:430.56:465:04First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:3810.16:188.712:290.16:445:06First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:4110.27:258.812:440.61:33-0.16:435:07Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:4610.48:309.21:480.42:36-0.46:425:08Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:5010.89:309.72:510.03:35-0.96:415:09Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:4811.110:2410.13:50-0.44:30-1.36:395:11Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:4211.311:1510.54:45-0.85:21-1.56:385:12Full Moon14Mon
15Tue11:3411.35:37-1.16:09-1.56:375:13Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:0410.712:2411.16:28-1.26:56-1.36:355:15Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:5110.71:1310.77:17-1.07:41-0.96:345:16Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:3710.52:0010.28:05-0.78:26-0.46:335:17Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:2210.22:489.68:53-0.29:120.26:315:18Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:089.83:388.99:440.310:010.86:305:19Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:579.44:318.410:370.810:521.36:285:21Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:509.15:288.011:331.111:461.76:275:22Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:468.86:277.812:311.46:255:23Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:448.87:267.812:421.81:291.46:245:24Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:418.98:228.01:391.82:251.26:225:26Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:359.19:108.42:331.63:140.96:215:27Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:229.49:538.83:231.23:580.66:195:28Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:049.710:319.24:080.84:370.26:185:29New Moon28Mon
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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