Tides Today & Tomorrow in West Falmouth, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in West Falmouth, MA.
Next low tide : 6:21 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 51m at 12:55 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447685
Common Questions About Tides

West Falmouth, MA Tides - Sep 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:194.011:393.54:120.34:370.56:077:17Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:033.94:420.35:110.66:087:16Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:253.312:523.85:160.45:520.76:097:14Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:153.11:443.75:570.56:460.96:107:12Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:073.02:363.76:520.67:551.06:117:11Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:023.03:343.88:000.79:050.96:127:09Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:043.14:384.09:090.610:140.76:137:07Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:093.45:384.210:190.411:210.46:147:06Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:063.86:304.611:290.26:157:04Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:544.37:174.812:140.112:29-0.16:167:02New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:414.78:044.91:03-0.21:25-0.46:177:00New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:295.18:524.91:52-0.52:22-0.56:186:59New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:185.29:424.82:41-0.63:17-0.66:196:57New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:085.210:324.53:28-0.64:06-0.56:206:55Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:595.111:244.24:12-0.54:51-0.36:226:54Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:534.84:54-0.35:390.16:236:52Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:203.912:514.55:380.16:410.56:246:50First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:193.61:504.26:340.58:540.76:256:48First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:183.42:484.08:050.810:280.76:266:47First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:183.33:503.810:260.911:340.66:276:45First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:233.34:553.811:400.86:286:43Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:273.45:513.912:230.512:310.66:296:41Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:163.76:364.01:040.51:130.66:306:40Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:573.97:144.01:390.51:470.56:316:38Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:344.17:524.02:010.52:100.56:326:36Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:114.28:294.02:000.42:190.46:336:34Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:484.28:083.91:100.41:390.45:345:33Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:264.28:473.71:350.32:080.35:355:31Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:054.29:263.62:050.32:380.35:365:29Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:454.110:073.42:370.23:110.35:375:28Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 3:38 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 (36% 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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