Tides Today & Tomorrow in West Falmouth, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in West Falmouth, MA.
Next low tide : 7:26 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 33m at 1:46 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447685
Common Questions About Tides

West Falmouth, MA Tides - May 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:563.42:262.97:010.87:110.85:397:39Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:473.33:193.08:080.78:240.85:387:40Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:413.34:153.39:070.69:310.75:367:42Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:393.45:113.610:020.410:360.45:357:43Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:343.66:014.110:540.211:340.15:347:44Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:223.86:454.511:42-0.15:337:45Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:074.07:284.812:25-0.212:28-0.45:317:46New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:514.18:145.01:14-0.41:15-0.55:307:47New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:394.19:025.12:05-0.52:05-0.65:297:48New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:294.19:535.02:59-0.62:57-0.65:287:49New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:214.010:464.93:50-0.53:49-0.55:277:50Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:163.911:424.64:37-0.44:38-0.35:267:51Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:153.85:26-0.25:300.05:257:52Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:424.41:173.76:270.16:370.35:247:53First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:424.12:173.78:040.38:280.55:237:54First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:403.93:163.89:360.310:180.55:227:55First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:393.74:163.910:450.211:300.45:217:56First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:413.65:164.011:390.25:207:57Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:393.66:064.212:230.212:190.25:197:58Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:273.76:494.31:080.212:490.25:187:59Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:093.77:284.41:510.21:080.35:178:00Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:493.68:074.42:310.21:270.35:168:01Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:303.68:484.33:000.31:550.45:168:02Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:123.59:304.23:120.32:290.45:158:03Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:553.410:124.13:300.33:060.45:148:04Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:383.310:553.93:560.43:430.45:148:04Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:243.211:413.84:250.44:190.55:138:05Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:133.14:590.44:580.55:128:06Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:313.61:053.15:370.55:430.75:128:07Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:223.51:553.26:250.56:410.85:118:08Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:113.42:433.47:230.57:510.75:118:09Third Quarter31Fri
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 4:36 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 46% 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 is the moon phase in West Falmouth, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over West Falmouth, MA is First Quarter (46% illuminated). This places West Falmouth, 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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