Tides Today & Tomorrow in West Falmouth, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in West Falmouth, MA.
Next low tide : 8:19 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 00m at 2:42 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447685
Common Questions About Tides

West Falmouth, MA Tides - Aug 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:334.010:494.13:410.13:560.25:378:00Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:164.111:333.94:140.04:350.25:387:59Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:034.24:50-0.15:170.25:397:58Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:213.712:544.25:29-0.16:060.45:407:57Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:143.61:474.36:170.07:080.55:417:55Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:093.52:424.37:170.28:190.65:427:54Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:063.43:424.48:230.29:320.65:437:53Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:113.44:494.59:310.210:520.55:447:52Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:203.65:524.710:450.25:457:50Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:203.96:474.912:060.311:57 AM0.15:467:49Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:124.37:365.01:050.11:01-0.15:477:48New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:024.58:255.02:00-0.12:03-0.15:487:46New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:524.69:144.82:51-0.23:03-0.25:497:45New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:414.710:024.63:33-0.33:51-0.15:507:44Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:294.610:494.34:07-0.24:300.05:517:42Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:164.511:364.04:370.05:040.35:527:41Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:044.35:060.25:390.65:537:39Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:263.712:554.15:370.56:210.95:547:38First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:173.41:463.96:140.77:261.15:557:36First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:083.22:373.77:050.910:241.25:567:35First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:003.03:313.68:081.111:311.15:577:33First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:572.94:313.69:121.15:587:32Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:013.05:303.812:181.010:21 AM1.15:597:30Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:563.26:184.012:530.911:26 AM0.96:007:29Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:403.56:594.11:110.812:100.76:017:27Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:213.87:394.31:060.612:480.56:027:25Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:004.08:184.31:260.41:290.46:037:24Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:404.28:584.31:570.22:120.26:047:22Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:214.49:404.22:330.02:560.16:057:21Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:034.510:224.13:10-0.13:380.06:067:19Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:474.511:073.93:48-0.24:180.06:077:17Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8447685)

Common Questions About West Falmouth, MA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in West Falmouth, MA?

The lowest tide this week in West Falmouth, MA is -0.2 ft on Thursday, Aug 13 at 2:51 am.

When is the highest tide this week in West Falmouth, MA?

The highest tide this week in West Falmouth, MA is 5.0 ft on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 7:36 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in West Falmouth, MA today?

Slack tide in West Falmouth, MA is approximately 5:30 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 West Falmouth, MA?

West Falmouth, MA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 West Falmouth, 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 West Falmouth, MA?

Tide predictions for West Falmouth, 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 West Falmouth, MA?

Tide data for West Falmouth, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8447685. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8447685.

What time is high tide in West Falmouth, MA today?

High tides in West Falmouth, MA today: 2:09 am (3.5 ft), 2:42 pm (4.3 ft). The 2:42 pm high of 4.3 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in West Falmouth, MA today?

Low tides in West Falmouth, MA today: 7:17 am (0.2 ft), 8:19 pm (0.6 ft).

What is the tidal range in West Falmouth, MA today?

Today's tidal range in West Falmouth, MA is 4.2 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 4.1 ft, so today's swing is typical.

What is the moon phase in West Falmouth, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over West Falmouth, MA is Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places West Falmouth, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

What type of tides does West Falmouth, MA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

West Falmouth, MA has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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