Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 34m at 12:27 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 6:22 pm (10.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447335
Common Questions About Tides

Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides - Feb 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:489.16:267.912:361.16:524:56First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:449.37:258.012:471.51:340.86:514:57Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:419.78:238.41:441.22:310.46:504:59Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:3710.29:179.02:410.83:26-0.36:495:00Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:3110.810:079.73:360.24:16-0.96:485:01Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:2211.310:5610.34:29-0.55:05-1.46:475:03Full Moon6Sat
7Sun11:1311.611:4510.85:20-1.15:54-1.86:465:04Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:0511.76:11-1.56:42-1.96:455:05Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:3511.112:5611.57:03-1.67:30-1.86:435:06Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:2411.31:4911.17:55-1.68:19-1.46:425:08Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:1511.22:4210.58:49-1.39:11-0.96:415:09Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri3:0810.93:409.89:45-0.810:06-0.26:405:10Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:0410.54:429.110:46-0.311:040.46:385:11Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:0510.05:478.611:490.26:375:13Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:099.76:558.312:050.912:550.56:365:14Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:159.58:038.31:081.22:010.66:345:15Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:189.59:028.52:111.33:030.56:335:16Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:149.69:508.73:101.13:550.46:315:18Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:009.710:329.04:000.94:370.26:305:19New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:419.811:099.24:440.65:150.16:295:20New Moon20Sat
21Sun11:209.811:449.35:240.45:500.16:275:21New Moon21Sun
22Mon11:579.86:030.36:250.16:265:23New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:199.412:339.76:410.37:000.26:245:24Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:539.51:109.57:190.37:360.46:235:25Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:289.51:489.27:580.48:130.66:215:26Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:049.42:288.98:380.58:520.96:205:27Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:439.43:118.69:220.79:351.16:185:29First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:269.33:598.210:100.910:231.46:175:30First Quarter28Sun
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 3:24 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 Third Quarter (41% 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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