Tides Today & Tomorrow in West Falmouth, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in West Falmouth, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 23m at 11:31 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:57 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447685
Common Questions About Tides

West Falmouth, MA Tides - Apr 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:073.85:333.712:140.15:256:07Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:533.96:153.912:290.112:520.05:236:08Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:333.96:544.01:110.11:220.15:226:09Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:133.97:334.11:460.11:330.15:206:10Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:523.88:124.12:040.11:420.15:186:11Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:323.78:514.12:160.12:040.15:176:13Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:123.59:314.02:370.12:310.15:156:14Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:533.310:123.83:040.13:010.15:136:15Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:363.110:573.73:340.23:330.15:126:16Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:243.011:473.54:070.34:090.25:106:17Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:162.84:480.44:510.45:086:18Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:393.41:082.85:410.65:490.55:076:19Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:323.42:022.96:480.67:000.65:056:20Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:273.43:013.17:540.58:100.55:046:21Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:293.64:023.48:570.39:200.25:026:22Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:283.84:563.99:570.110:26-0.15:006:23Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:194.15:444.410:50-0.311:23-0.44:596:24Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:064.36:304.811:39-0.54:576:26New Moon18Wed
19Thu6:534.47:165.112:17-0.612:27-0.74:566:27New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:414.48:065.21:11-0.81:18-0.84:546:28New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:324.48:565.12:06-0.82:09-0.84:536:29New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:234.29:485.02:56-0.72:57-0.74:516:30Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:164.010:434.73:43-0.53:43-0.54:506:31Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:143.711:424.44:31-0.24:31-0.14:486:32Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:153.65:320.15:320.34:476:33First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:424.11:153.57:350.47:290.64:456:34First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:403.82:143.49:060.49:290.64:446:35First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:403.63:163.410:120.310:380.54:436:36First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:423.55:173.612:020.35:417:37Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:393.66:063.812:290.312:420.25:407:39Waxing Gibbous30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8447685)

Common Questions About West Falmouth, MA Tides

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

Slack tide in West Falmouth, MA is approximately 1:44 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 West Falmouth, MA?

West Falmouth, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 is the moon phase in West Falmouth, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over West Falmouth, MA is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places West Falmouth, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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