Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : in 4m at 5:57 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 11:54 pm (11.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447335
Common Questions About Tides

Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides - Apr 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:259.72:529.18:590.49:131.06:247:06Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:029.63:328.89:400.69:531.36:227:07Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:419.44:168.510:240.810:371.66:207:08Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:269.35:068.311:131.011:271.86:197:09Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:169.26:008.212:061.06:177:10Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:129.36:588.312:221.81:031.06:157:11Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:129.57:578.61:201.72:020.76:147:12Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:139.88:559.22:201.33:000.36:127:13Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:1310.39:509.93:200.73:56-0.26:107:14Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:1010.810:4110.64:18-0.14:48-0.76:097:15Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:0411.211:3011.35:12-0.95:38-1.16:077:17New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:5711.46:04-1.56:27-1.46:057:18New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:1911.812:4911.46:56-1.97:16-1.36:047:19New Moon13Fri
14Sat1:0812.01:4211.27:47-2.08:06-1.16:027:20Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:5911.92:3510.88:39-1.88:56-0.66:017:21Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:5011.63:2910.39:32-1.39:490.05:597:22Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:4311.04:279.710:28-0.710:440.65:577:23First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:4110.45:299.211:27-0.111:441.25:567:24First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:439.96:338.812:290.55:547:25First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:489.47:378.712:471.61:320.85:537:26First Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:539.28:398.81:511.72:351.05:517:27Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:569.29:339.02:541.63:321.15:507:29Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:509.310:189.33:511.44:211.05:487:30Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:379.410:579.54:401.15:020.95:477:31Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:189.511:339.85:230.85:390.95:457:32Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:569.56:020.56:150.85:447:33Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:089.912:349.56:390.36:510.95:437:34Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:4210.01:119.47:170.27:281.05:417:35Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:1810.01:499.27:550.28:051.15:407:36Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:5410.02:289.18:340.38:441.35:387:37Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 8:55 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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