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 2h 34m at 5:45 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:40 am (9.9 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 - Sep 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:539.44:129.610:171.110:481.06:067:15First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:428.94:599.411:041.611:401.46:077:14First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:348.45:499.211:542.06:087:12First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:298.16:439.012:341.612:462.26:097:10First Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:268.07:389.01:291.71:402.46:107:09First Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:248.08:349.22:251.72:352.36:117:07Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:198.29:279.53:201.43:282.06:127:05Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:078.610:149.84:101.14:181.66:137:04Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:509.010:5810.24:550.75:041.26:147:02Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:309.511:4110.55:370.35:490.76:157:00Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:109.96:17-0.16:320.26:166:58Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:2310.712:4910.36:58-0.37:16-0.26:176:57Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:0710.81:3110.77:40-0.48:02-0.46:186:55Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:5210.82:1310.98:23-0.48:49-0.66:196:53Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:3910.62:5911.09:08-0.29:38-0.56:206:52Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:2910.23:4811.09:560.110:32-0.36:216:50Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:249.84:4210.810:490.511:31-0.16:226:48Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:249.45:4210.511:470.86:246:46Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:289.16:4610.312:330.212:491.16:256:45Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:359.07:5310.31:370.31:531.26:266:43Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:439.19:0010.32:420.32:581.16:276:41Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:459.510:0110.53:450.14:000.86:286:39Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:399.810:5510.64:410.04:570.56:296:38New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:2710.111:4410.65:31-0.25:470.26:306:36New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:1110.36:16-0.26:340.06:316:34New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:3010.512:5210.36:580.07:180.06:326:32New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:1410.31:3110.37:390.38:010.16:336:31Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:569.92:1010.18:180.68:440.36:346:29Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:389.51:499.97:581.08:270.65:355:27Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:219.12:319.78:401.59:121.05:365:26Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 8:42 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 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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