Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : 8:58 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 28m at 2:29 am (10.6 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 - Sep 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:0910.511:2711.55:18-0.75:36-0.56:077:15New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:5711.06:06-1.16:27-1.06:087:13New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:1811.712:4611.56:55-1.47:18-1.46:097:11New Moon3Tue
4Wed1:1011.71:3711.77:44-1.48:10-1.56:107:10Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:0311.52:2811.88:34-1.39:03-1.36:117:08Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:5711.13:2011.69:25-0.99:58-1.06:127:06Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:5310.64:1511.210:19-0.310:56-0.56:137:05First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:5310.15:1510.811:160.211:57-0.16:147:03First Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:569.66:1810.412:160.76:157:01First Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:029.27:2210.11:000.31:181.16:166:59Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:079.18:2610.02:040.62:211.26:176:58Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:099.29:2610.03:070.63:221.26:186:56Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:039.310:1810.04:040.64:181.06:196:54Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:499.511:0310.14:520.55:060.86:206:52Full Moon14Sat
15Sun11:299.711:4410.15:340.55:490.66:216:51Full Moon15Sun
16Mon12:069.86:120.46:290.56:226:49Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:2310.012:429.96:490.57:080.46:236:47Full Moon17Tue
18Wed1:019.91:189.97:250.67:460.56:246:46Full Moon18Wed
19Thu1:399.71:549.98:020.78:260.56:256:44Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:179.52:319.88:400.99:060.76:266:42Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:579.33:109.79:191.29:480.96:276:40Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:399.03:529.610:011.410:331.16:286:39Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:258.74:389.510:471.611:231.26:296:37Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:158.65:299.511:371.86:306:35Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:098.66:249.512:161.212:321.76:316:33Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:058.77:219.81:121.01:291.56:326:32Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:019.18:2010.12:080.72:271.16:336:30Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:579.79:1710.63:040.33:250.56:346:28Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:5110.49:1311.12:58-0.23:21-0.35:355:26Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:4111.110:0611.43:50-0.74:14-0.95:375:25New Moon30Mon
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 5:43 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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