Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 16m at 2:59 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 8:57 pm (10.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447335
Common Questions About Tides

Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides - Apr 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:439.77:358.712:421.41:310.55:246:05Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:539.88:379.21:501.22:340.45:236:06Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:569.99:309.72:540.73:300.25:216:07Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:5010.110:1610.03:510.34:190.05:196:08New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:3710.110:5710.34:41-0.15:020.05:186:09New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:2210.111:3610.45:26-0.35:430.15:166:11New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:049.96:08-0.46:220.45:146:12New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:1410.312:449.66:50-0.37:010.75:136:13Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:5110.21:259.27:30-0.17:401.15:116:14Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:309.92:068.98:120.38:201.45:096:15Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:109.62:508.58:550.79:031.85:086:16Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:559.33:388.19:421.19:512.15:066:17First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:449.04:307.910:331.410:442.45:056:18First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:388.85:267.811:281.611:402.45:036:19First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:358.76:217.912:221.65:016:20First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:328.87:148.312:362.31:161.55:006:21Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:289.08:048.81:321.92:071.24:586:23Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:219.38:499.42:261.42:540.84:576:24Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:099.79:3110.03:170.73:390.54:556:25Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:5510.010:1210.74:040.04:230.14:546:26Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:4110.210:5511.24:50-0.65:06-0.14:526:27Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:2810.311:3911.55:37-1.15:51-0.24:516:28Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:1610.36:25-1.36:37-0.24:496:29Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:2711.61:0710.17:14-1.37:260.04:486:30Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:1711.52:009.88:06-1.18:180.34:466:31Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:1111.22:579.49:01-0.79:150.74:456:32Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:0910.74:009.110:00-0.210:171.14:436:33Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:1310.25:069.011:030.211:231.34:426:35Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:229.97:139.11:080.55:407:36Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:319.68:179.31:311.32:100.65:397:37Waning 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 5:58 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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