Tides Today & Tomorrow in West Falmouth, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in West Falmouth, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 35m at 6:14 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:183.88:423.81:360.02:00-0.16:185:32New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:003.89:243.92:12-0.12:30-0.26:165:33Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:423.610:003.92:48-0.23:00-0.36:145:34Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:183.410:483.93:24-0.23:36-0.46:135:35Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:063.211:363.94:06-0.14:12-0.36:115:36Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:003.14:480.04:54-0.26:105:38First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:303.812:543.05:480.25:540.06:085:39First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:303.81:543.07:000.47:060.16:065:40First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:303.83:003.18:120.48:180.16:055:41First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:363.94:123.39:360.29:360.06:035:42Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:424.25:123.810:480.010:54-0.26:015:43Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:364.46:064.211:48-0.36:005:45Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:244.66:544.512:00-0.412:36-0.55:585:46Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:124.67:424.71:00-0.61:24-0.75:565:47Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:004.58:304.71:54-0.72:12-0.75:555:48Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:484.39:124.72:42-0.62:48-0.65:535:49Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:364.010:004.53:24-0.53:24-0.55:515:50Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:243.710:484.23:54-0.23:54-0.25:505:51Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:123.411:423.94:300.14:240.15:485:52Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:063.15:120.55:000.45:465:53Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:363.61:002.96:120.85:540.75:445:55Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:303.41:542.79:180.97:060.95:435:56Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:243.32:542.710:240.810:120.95:415:57Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:243.24:002.811:120.711:060.85:395:58Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:243.34:543.111:480.611:300.65:385:59Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:123.55:363.412:060.55:366:00Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:543.76:183.712:000.35:346:01Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:363.86:543.912:000.312:120.25:336:02New Moon28Fri
29Sat7:123.87:304.112:360.112:420.05:316:03New Moon29Sat
30Sun7:543.88:124.21:12-0.11:18-0.25:296:04New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:303.78:544.31:48-0.21:54-0.35:276:05New Moon31Mon
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 10:00 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 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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