Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 03m at 8:37 am (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 2:36 pm (10.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447335
Common Questions About Tides

Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides - Feb 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:319.49:108.32:331.53:150.76:534:56Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:199.89:558.63:221.24:020.26:524:57Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:0310.210:389.04:090.84:46-0.36:504:59New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:4610.611:219.44:540.35:29-0.76:495:00New Moon4Wed
5Thu11:3010.95:39-0.16:12-1.16:485:01New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:049.812:1511.06:24-0.46:55-1.36:475:02Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:4810.11:0211.07:11-0.77:40-1.36:465:04Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:3310.31:5010.98:00-0.88:27-1.26:455:05Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:2010.52:4110.58:51-0.79:16-0.96:445:06Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:1010.53:3610.09:45-0.510:09-0.56:425:08First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:0410.44:369.510:44-0.311:060.06:415:09First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:0310.25:399.111:47-0.16:405:10First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:0510.16:468.912:060.312:510.06:385:11Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:0910.17:558.81:080.61:560.06:375:13Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:1410.18:589.02:110.62:59-0.26:365:14Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:1410.39:549.23:110.53:56-0.46:345:15Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:0710.510:439.44:060.34:47-0.66:335:16Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:5510.511:289.64:560.15:32-0.76:325:18Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:4010.45:430.06:15-0.66:305:19Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:109.612:2210.36:270.06:55-0.46:295:20Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:499.61:0310.07:090.17:34-0.16:275:21Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:289.61:449.77:510.28:130.26:265:23Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:069.42:259.38:330.58:530.66:245:24Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:469.33:098.99:170.79:361.06:235:25Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:299.13:578.410:051.010:221.46:215:26Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:168.94:488.110:561.311:121.76:205:27Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:078.85:437.911:491.46:185:29Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:008.76:407.812:041.812:451.46:175:30Third Quarter28Sat
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 11:36 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Barnstable Harbor, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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