Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : 8:12 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 16m at 1:39 am (11.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447335
Common Questions About Tides

Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides - Oct 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:518.75:049.311:101.811:481.36:376:24Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:458.55:589.112:032.16:386:22Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:408.46:539.012:421.512:572.26:396:20Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:358.47:499.11:361.51:522.16:406:19Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:298.68:439.32:291.42:461.86:416:17Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:189.09:339.63:201.23:371.46:426:15Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:039.510:199.94:070.84:250.96:446:14Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:449.911:0210.34:510.45:100.46:456:12New Moon8Thu
9Fri11:2410.411:4510.55:330.15:54-0.16:466:10New Moon9Fri
10Sat12:0410.86:14-0.26:38-0.66:476:09New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:2810.612:4611.26:57-0.47:23-0.96:486:07New Moon11Sun
12Mon1:1410.71:3011.47:41-0.48:10-1.06:496:06Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue2:0110.62:1711.48:27-0.39:00-1.06:506:04Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:5110.33:0711.39:16-0.19:52-0.76:516:02Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:4510.14:0111.010:100.210:48-0.46:526:01First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:449.85:0110.711:080.611:49-0.16:545:59First Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:479.66:0510.412:100.86:555:58First Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:529.57:1210.212:510.11:140.96:565:56First Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:579.78:1810.21:540.12:190.86:575:55Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:599.99:2110.32:550.13:220.56:585:53Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:5510.310:1810.43:530.04:200.16:595:52Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:4510.611:0810.44:45-0.15:12-0.27:005:50Full Moon22Thu
23Fri11:2910.711:5410.35:320.05:59-0.37:025:49Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:1110.76:160.16:44-0.47:035:47Full Moon24Sat
25Sun12:3910.112:5110.66:580.37:27-0.37:045:46Full Moon25Sun
26Mon1:219.91:3110.57:390.68:09-0.17:055:44Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:039.62:1110.28:200.98:510.27:065:43Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:469.32:539.99:021.29:340.57:085:42Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:309.03:379.69:461.610:200.97:095:40Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:178.74:259.310:331.911:091.27:105:39Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat5:078.55:169.111:242.17:115:38Third Quarter31Sat
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 4:55 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 11% 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 (11% 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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