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 5h 51m 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 - Aug 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:408.810:4810.04:470.84:491.45:357:59Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:239.011:2910.15:290.65:331.35:367:58New Moon2Wed
3Thu12:029.26:080.56:141.15:377:57New Moon3Thu
4Fri12:0910.112:419.36:460.36:541.05:387:56New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:4710.21:189.47:230.37:340.95:397:55New Moon5Sat
6Sun1:2610.11:559.68:010.28:140.85:407:53Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:0510.02:329.78:380.38:550.85:417:52Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:449.93:109.79:170.49:370.85:427:51Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:259.73:509.89:580.510:230.85:437:50Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:109.54:3410.010:420.611:120.75:447:48First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:599.35:2410.111:310.75:457:47First Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:549.26:1710.312:070.712:240.85:467:46First Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:529.17:1410.51:040.51:210.85:477:44Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:539.38:1410.82:030.32:200.65:487:43Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:559.59:1511.23:04-0.13:200.35:497:41Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:5610.010:1411.54:03-0.64:20-0.15:507:40Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:5310.411:1111.85:00-1.05:17-0.55:517:38Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:4710.85:53-1.36:12-0.95:527:37Full Moon18Fri
19Sat12:0611.912:4011.16:45-1.57:05-1.05:537:36Full Moon19Sat
20Sun1:0011.81:3211.27:36-1.47:58-1.05:547:34Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:5311.52:2311.28:25-1.28:50-0.85:557:33Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:4611.13:1310.99:15-0.79:43-0.45:567:31Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:3810.54:0310.610:05-0.110:370.05:577:29Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:339.94:5610.210:560.511:330.55:587:28Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:299.35:519.811:501.15:597:26Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:288.96:479.612:310.912:451.56:007:25Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:268.67:449.41:291.21:411.76:017:23Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:258.58:409.42:271.32:371.86:027:22Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:208.69:339.63:231.23:311.76:037:20Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:088.810:209.84:131.04:201.56:047:18Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu10:519.111:029.94:560.85:051.26:057:17Waning Crescent31Thu
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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