Tides Today & Tomorrow in West Falmouth, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in West Falmouth, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 55m at 5:37 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:514.79:124.62:08-0.22:33-0.36:087:16New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:384.99:594.52:53-0.43:23-0.36:097:14Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:254.910:474.33:36-0.54:09-0.36:107:13Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:154.911:394.14:18-0.54:54-0.26:117:11Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:094.75:00-0.35:420.16:127:09Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:353.81:084.65:470.06:440.56:137:08First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:353.62:084.46:460.38:150.76:147:06First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:353.53:084.28:060.610:200.76:157:04First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:393.44:144.19:420.711:390.56:167:03Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:483.55:204.211:340.66:177:01Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:503.76:154.312:320.412:340.46:186:59Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:404.07:014.31:150.31:220.36:196:57Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:234.27:424.31:550.22:060.36:206:56Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:034.38:224.32:270.22:430.36:216:54Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:434.49:034.12:460.33:080.36:226:52Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:244.39:434.03:000.33:270.36:236:51Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:034.310:233.83:200.33:490.36:246:49Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:444.111:053.53:450.34:160.46:256:47Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:264.011:493.34:140.44:450.56:266:45Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:133.84:440.55:190.76:276:44Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:393.11:063.65:200.66:020.96:286:42Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:322.91:593.66:040.87:011.16:296:40Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:262.92:523.57:060.98:151.16:316:38Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:213.03:503.68:200.99:231.06:326:37Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:233.23:513.88:300.89:270.75:335:35Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:223.54:464.09:390.510:210.45:345:33Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:114.05:334.310:410.211:070.15:355:31Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:564.56:174.511:33-0.111:50-0.25:365:30New Moon28Wed
29Thu6:394.97:014.612:23-0.35:375:28New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:245.17:474.612:35-0.51:15-0.55:385:26New Moon30Fri
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 9:16 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 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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