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 : 9:43 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 37m at 3:17 am (10.1 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 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:5610.54:2410.610:24-0.210:560.15:348:00First Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:529.85:1810.311:160.411:540.65:357:58First Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:509.26:1310.012:111.05:367:57First Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:498.87:099.712:520.91:061.45:377:56First Quarter4Thu
5Fri7:488.58:059.61:521.12:011.75:387:55Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:478.49:009.62:511.22:571.85:397:54Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:428.59:519.73:461.13:501.75:407:52Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:298.710:379.94:351.04:381.65:417:51Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:118.911:1810.05:170.85:221.35:427:50Full Moon9Tue
10Wed11:519.111:5810.15:560.66:031.15:437:49Full Moon10Wed
11Thu12:289.46:330.46:430.95:447:47Full Moon11Thu
12Fri12:3610.21:049.57:100.37:230.75:457:46Full Moon12Fri
13Sat1:1510.11:419.77:470.28:030.65:467:45Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:5310.12:179.98:250.38:440.65:477:43Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:339.92:5510.09:030.39:270.55:487:42Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue3:159.73:3610.19:440.510:130.55:507:40Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:009.54:2110.210:290.611:030.65:517:39Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:509.35:1110.311:190.811:590.55:527:37Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:469.16:0710.312:140.95:537:36Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:469.07:0710.512:580.51:120.95:547:34Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:499.18:1010.71:590.32:140.85:557:33Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:539.49:1311.03:000.03:160.45:567:31Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:549.910:1311.34:01-0.44:170.05:577:30Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:5010.411:1011.64:57-0.85:14-0.55:587:28New Moon24Wed
25Thu11:4310.85:50-1.16:08-0.85:597:27New Moon25Thu
26Fri12:0411.612:3511.16:40-1.27:01-1.06:007:25New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:5711.51:2411.27:29-1.17:53-1.06:017:24Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:4911.22:1311.18:17-0.88:43-0.76:027:22Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:3910.73:0110.99:05-0.39:34-0.36:037:20Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:3010.13:5010.59:530.310:260.26:047:19Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed4:229.54:4010.110:430.911:200.76:057:17First Quarter31Wed
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 6:30 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 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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