Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 50m at 10:50 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:37 am (9.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447335
Common Questions About Tides

Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides - Aug 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:139.36:3810.412:260.612:440.65:357:59First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:119.37:3510.71:240.41:410.65:367:58Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:139.48:3511.02:230.12:400.55:377:57Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:159.79:3511.33:24-0.33:400.25:387:55Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:1510.010:3311.74:23-0.74:39-0.25:397:54Full Moon5Fri
6Sat11:1210.411:2911.95:19-1.25:35-0.55:407:53Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:0710.76:12-1.46:29-0.85:417:52Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:2411.91:0010.97:04-1.57:23-0.85:427:50Full Moon8Mon
9Tue1:1811.81:5211.07:55-1.48:16-0.75:437:49Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:1111.42:4310.98:45-1.09:08-0.55:447:48Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:0410.93:3310.79:34-0.610:01-0.15:457:46Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri3:5610.34:2410.410:240.010:550.35:467:45Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:519.75:1710.011:160.611:520.75:477:44Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:479.26:119.712:091.15:487:42Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:458.87:069.512:491.11:031.55:497:41Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:438.58:019.41:471.21:581.85:507:39Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:408.58:559.52:441.32:521.85:517:38Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:348.69:469.63:391.23:441.75:527:36Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:228.810:319.84:271.04:331.55:537:35Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:049.011:1310.05:100.75:171.25:547:33New Moon20Sat
21Sun11:449.311:5310.25:500.55:581.05:557:32New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:229.56:280.36:390.75:567:30New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:3210.312:599.77:060.27:190.55:577:29New Moon23Tue
24Wed1:1110.31:369.97:440.18:000.45:597:27Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:5010.22:1410.18:230.18:420.36:007:26Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:3110.12:5410.29:030.19:260.26:017:24Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:1510.03:3610.39:460.210:140.36:027:23Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:029.84:2410.410:330.411:060.36:037:21First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:549.55:1710.411:250.66:047:19First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:529.36:1410.512:030.312:210.76:057:18First Quarter30Tue
31Wed6:539.37:1510.61:030.31:210.76:067:16Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 1:43 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Barnstable Harbor, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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