Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : in 46m at 8:58 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 2:54 pm (10.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447335
Common Questions About Tides

Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides - Apr 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:249.27:088.612:221.41:041.05:236:06Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:269.18:068.81:241.52:041.05:226:07Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:249.28:569.02:231.42:571.05:206:08Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:149.39:399.33:161.13:420.85:186:09Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:579.510:179.64:010.84:210.75:176:10Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:369.610:529.84:410.54:580.65:156:11New Moon6Sat
7Sun11:139.611:279.95:190.35:340.55:136:12New Moon7Sun
8Mon11:519.65:570.16:110.55:126:13New Moon8Mon
9Tue12:0210.012:289.56:350.06:480.65:106:15New Moon9Tue
10Wed12:3810.01:069.47:140.17:260.75:086:16Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:1510.01:469.37:540.18:060.95:076:17Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:5410.02:289.18:360.28:491.05:056:18Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:379.93:148.99:220.49:361.25:036:19Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:259.84:058.910:130.510:301.25:026:20First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:199.85:019.011:080.511:281.15:006:21First Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:189.86:009.212:060.44:596:22First Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:209.96:599.712:290.91:040.24:576:23Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:2310.27:5810.21:300.42:03-0.24:566:24Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:2410.68:5410.92:31-0.23:00-0.54:546:25Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:2210.99:4711.53:29-0.83:54-0.94:536:27Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:1711.110:3811.84:24-1.44:45-1.14:516:28Full Moon21Sun
22Mon11:1011.211:2812.05:16-1.85:36-1.14:506:29Full Moon22Mon
23Tue12:0311.16:08-1.96:26-0.94:486:30Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:1911.912:5610.86:59-1.77:16-0.64:476:31Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:0911.61:4810.47:50-1.38:07-0.14:456:32Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:0111.12:419.98:42-0.88:590.54:446:33Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:5310.53:369.59:35-0.29:531.04:426:34Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:4910.05:349.111:310.411:511.45:417:35Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:489.56:328.912:280.95:407:36Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:479.17:298.912:511.71:251.25:387:37Third Quarter30Tue
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 11:56 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Barnstable Harbor, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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