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 5h 35m 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 - Oct 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:104.66:324.612:07-0.112:32-0.15:395:25New Moon1Tue
2Wed6:554.87:174.512:47-0.11:22-0.15:405:23New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:394.88:024.41:25-0.12:07-0.15:415:22New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:244.88:464.12:00-0.12:42-0.15:425:20New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:084.69:313.92:310.03:100.15:435:18Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:524.410:163.63:000.23:370.35:445:17Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:384.111:043.33:290.44:060.55:455:15Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:293.811:583.14:000.64:400.85:465:13First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:233.64:360.85:271.05:475:12First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:523.01:163.55:251.06:411.25:485:10First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:453.02:093.46:371.19:581.15:495:08First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:413.03:073.47:551.110:271.05:515:07First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:413.24:053.69:071.010:080.85:525:05Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:353.54:553.810:100.710:350.55:535:04Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:193.95:383.910:550.511:080.35:545:02Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:594.26:184.111:350.211:430.05:555:00Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:374.56:584.112:160.05:564:59Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:184.77:404.112:21-0.21:00-0.25:574:57Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:014.88:254.11:03-0.31:47-0.35:584:56Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:474.99:124.01:48-0.42:33-0.36:004:54Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:354.810:023.82:34-0.43:17-0.36:014:53Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:284.610:583.73:19-0.34:02-0.16:024:51Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:264.44:06-0.14:540.26:034:50Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:003.612:284.25:010.26:050.46:044:49Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:023.61:294.16:180.57:410.56:054:47Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:033.62:304.07:570.69:160.46:074:46Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:073.83:354.09:480.410:240.26:084:44Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:114.14:364.010:580.211:100.16:094:43Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:054.45:274.111:480.011:470.06:104:42Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:504.66:114.112:330.06:114:40New Moon30Wed
31Thu6:324.76:544.112:190.01:16-0.16:134:39New Moon31Thu
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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