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 4h 13m 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 - May 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:263.66:484.01:120.31:120.35:397:40Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:063.77:254.11:510.21:250.35:377:41Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:453.78:034.22:220.21:290.35:367:42Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:243.68:414.22:350.21:500.35:357:43Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:043.59:214.22:450.22:210.25:347:44Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:453.410:024.13:100.22:560.25:327:45Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:263.310:434.03:400.23:320.25:317:46Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:093.211:273.84:120.24:080.25:307:47Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:573.14:460.34:460.35:297:48Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:163.712:493.05:260.35:290.45:287:49Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:093.61:423.16:140.46:250.55:277:50Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:023.62:343.37:160.47:360.55:257:51Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:553.63:293.58:210.38:480.45:247:52Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:523.64:283.89:200.29:560.25:237:53Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:533.85:254.310:19-0.111:040.05:227:54Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:504.06:174.711:16-0.35:217:55Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:414.27:055.112:04-0.312:08-0.55:207:56Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:294.37:535.312:58-0.512:59-0.65:207:57New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:194.38:445.31:54-0.61:52-0.75:197:58New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:114.39:365.22:52-0.62:48-0.65:187:59New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:044.210:295.03:46-0.63:42-0.55:178:00Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:594.011:234.74:34-0.44:31-0.25:168:01Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:563.85:21-0.15:190.15:158:02Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:204.412:553.76:190.26:190.55:158:03First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:194.11:533.78:100.48:340.75:148:04First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:153.82:483.69:290.410:060.75:138:05First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:083.63:433.610:310.511:120.65:138:06First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:043.44:403.711:220.55:128:06Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:023.45:323.912:040.612:000.55:128:07Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:533.46:174.012:470.512:200.55:118:08Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:373.56:564.21:240.512:210.55:108:09Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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