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 5h 21m at 10:19 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 4:12 pm (10.1 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 - Oct 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:309.15:459.711:461.56:376:23Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:298.86:449.412:280.912:441.86:396:21Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:288.67:439.21:271.21:421.96:406:20Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:258.78:409.32:251.32:391.96:416:18Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:188.99:329.43:181.23:331.66:426:16Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:039.210:189.64:061.14:211.36:436:15Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:439.510:599.84:480.95:040.96:446:13Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:219.811:389.95:260.75:450.66:456:11New Moon8Sun
9Mon11:5610.06:040.56:240.46:466:10New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:169.912:3210.26:410.57:030.26:476:08New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:559.91:0810.37:190.57:430.16:486:07New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:349.81:4610.47:580.58:240.06:496:05Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:159.72:2610.48:380.79:080.06:516:03Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:589.53:0910.49:220.89:540.16:526:02Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:469.33:5810.310:091.010:460.26:536:00First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:389.24:5210.211:031.111:430.36:545:59First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:369.25:5310.212:021.26:555:57First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:389.36:5610.212:420.31:041.06:565:55First Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:409.68:0010.41:430.22:070.76:575:54Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:4110.19:0310.62:43-0.13:090.26:595:52Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:3910.610:0310.93:41-0.44:09-0.37:005:51Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:3211.110:5811.14:36-0.75:04-0.97:015:49Full Moon22Sun
23Mon11:2211.511:5011.15:27-0.85:57-1.27:025:48Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:1011.66:16-0.86:47-1.37:035:47Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:4210.912:5811.67:05-0.67:37-1.27:045:45Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:3210.61:4611.37:52-0.28:25-0.97:065:44Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:2210.22:3310.98:400.29:14-0.57:075:42Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:129.83:2210.49:280.810:040.17:085:41Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:039.33:129.99:181.39:560.66:094:40Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:578.94:079.510:121.710:511.06:104:38Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:538.75:049.111:082.011:461.36:124:37Third Quarter31Tue
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 1:15 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 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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