Tides Today & Tomorrow in West Falmouth, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in West Falmouth, MA.
Next low tide : 5:39 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 20m at 12:04 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447685
Common Questions About Tides

West Falmouth, MA Tides - Nov 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:374.66:583.812:180.21:280.16:144:38Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:174.57:393.712:430.21:570.26:154:36Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:584.48:213.61:110.32:170.26:164:35Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:404.39:043.41:440.32:390.36:174:34Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:234.19:483.22:180.43:040.46:194:33Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:073.910:353.12:530.43:340.56:204:32Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:553.711:273.03:290.54:080.66:214:31Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:483.54:070.64:490.76:224:30Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:213.012:403.44:540.85:420.86:244:28Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:133.11:313.35:590.96:460.76:254:27Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:033.32:223.37:140.97:440.66:264:26Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:553.53:173.38:200.78:370.46:274:25Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:503.84:143.59:220.59:290.16:284:24Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:414.25:043.710:200.210:19-0.16:304:24Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:274.65:503.811:10-0.111:07-0.36:314:23Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:124.96:354.011:59-0.311:55-0.56:324:22New Moon16Thu
17Fri6:575.17:224.012:50-0.46:334:21New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:465.18:134.012:46-0.61:45-0.56:354:20New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:385.09:074.01:41-0.62:38-0.56:364:19Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:324.810:023.92:36-0.53:27-0.46:374:19Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:274.611:013.83:28-0.34:15-0.26:384:18Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:274.34:220.05:120.06:394:17First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:033.812:274.05:290.36:360.26:404:17First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:033.91:253.87:280.58:060.26:424:16First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:003.92:213.69:070.59:150.26:434:16First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:573.93:213.510:180.310:130.26:444:15Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:564.04:213.411:110.210:570.36:454:15Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:494.25:113.411:570.211:280.36:464:14Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:334.35:543.512:410.26:474:14Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:144.36:353.41:220.26:484:13Full Moon30Thu
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 2:51 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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