Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : 10:19 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 22m at 3:48 am (9.7 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 - Feb 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:469.88:268.61:511.12:350.36:534:56Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:4110.39:209.12:470.73:29-0.46:524:57Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:3310.910:119.63:400.14:20-1.06:514:58New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:2511.411:0210.14:32-0.45:10-1.56:504:59New Moon4Sun
5Mon11:1611.711:5210.55:24-0.96:00-1.96:495:01New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:0811.86:15-1.26:49-2.06:485:02Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:4310.81:0111.77:08-1.47:39-1.96:465:03Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:3410.91:5411.38:00-1.38:29-1.66:455:05Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:2610.92:4910.88:55-1.19:21-1.16:445:06Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:1910.63:4710.19:52-0.710:16-0.56:435:07First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:1610.34:499.510:53-0.311:140.16:425:08First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:1610.05:538.911:560.16:405:10First Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:189.77:008.612:140.61:000.46:395:11Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:219.68:068.51:151.02:050.46:385:12Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:229.69:048.62:161.13:060.36:365:13Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:169.79:548.83:131.03:580.26:355:15Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:039.810:368.94:020.94:420.16:345:16Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:449.911:159.14:460.75:210.06:325:17Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:239.911:529.25:270.65:58-0.16:315:18Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:019.96:060.46:340.06:295:20Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:279.312:389.86:450.47:100.06:285:21Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:029.31:169.77:240.47:460.26:265:22Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:389.31:549.48:030.58:230.46:255:23Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:159.32:349.18:440.69:030.76:235:25Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:549.23:178.89:270.89:460.96:225:26Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:379.24:058.510:160.910:331.26:205:27Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:249.14:588.311:081.011:251.36:195:28Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:179.25:558.212:050.96:175:29Third Quarter28Wed
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 7:03 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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