Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 08m at 12:37 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:32 am (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447335
Common Questions About Tides

Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides - May 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:0210.17:459.81:060.71:410.15:377:38Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:099.98:4710.02:100.62:420.25:367:39Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:139.99:4410.33:140.43:400.25:357:41Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:1110.010:3410.54:130.14:340.25:337:42Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:0210.011:1910.75:05-0.25:210.25:327:43New Moon5Fri
6Sat11:4910.05:53-0.46:060.35:317:44New Moon6Sat
7Sun12:0110.712:339.96:37-0.46:480.55:307:45New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:4110.61:159.77:19-0.37:290.75:287:46New Moon8Mon
9Tue1:2210.51:569.58:01-0.28:110.95:277:47Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed2:0210.32:389.38:420.18:521.25:267:48Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu2:4310.03:209.19:240.49:351.45:257:49Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:269.84:058.910:080.710:211.75:247:50Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:129.54:528.810:541.011:111.95:237:51First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:019.25:428.711:431.25:227:52First Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:539.06:328.812:032.012:331.35:217:53First Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:469.07:229.012:561.91:231.35:207:54First Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:409.08:119.41:491.62:141.25:197:55Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:349.29:009.82:431.33:041.05:187:56Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:269.59:4710.43:350.73:540.65:177:57Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:169.810:3310.94:260.14:420.35:167:58Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:0510.111:1911.45:15-0.55:290.05:157:59Full Moon21Sun
22Mon11:5410.46:03-1.06:18-0.35:158:00Full Moon22Mon
23Tue12:0711.812:4410.56:53-1.47:07-0.45:148:01Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:5712.01:3710.67:43-1.67:58-0.45:138:02Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:4911.92:3010.68:34-1.58:51-0.35:128:03Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:4311.73:2510.59:27-1.39:46-0.15:128:04Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:3911.34:2310.310:23-1.010:450.25:118:04Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:3910.95:2310.211:21-0.511:470.55:108:05Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:4210.46:2510.112:20-0.15:108:06Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:4610.07:2610.112:500.61:190.25:098:07Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed7:519.78:2510.21:530.62:180.55:098:08Waning Crescent31Wed
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 3:34 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Barnstable Harbor, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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