Tides Today & Tomorrow in West Falmouth, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in West Falmouth, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 07m at 5:04 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:36 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447685
Common Questions About Tides

West Falmouth, MA Tides - Jan 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:134.04:393.19:490.39:420.07:094:22Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:064.35:313.410:480.110:41-0.27:094:23Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:554.66:193.711:42-0.211:37-0.47:094:24New Moon3Thu
4Fri6:424.87:083.912:35-0.47:094:25New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:314.97:594.112:34-0.51:30-0.67:094:26New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:224.98:514.31:34-0.62:22-0.77:094:27New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:134.79:444.42:32-0.73:08-0.87:094:28Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:054.510:374.43:24-0.63:51-0.87:094:29Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:584.211:334.44:13-0.44:35-0.67:094:30Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:543.95:09-0.15:25-0.37:094:31First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:294.312:503.66:260.26:290.07:084:32First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:244.11:453.48:100.47:390.27:084:33First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:204.02:443.19:450.48:540.37:084:34First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:203.93:483.010:540.310:260.47:074:35Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:223.94:493.111:480.211:240.47:074:36Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:154.05:383.212:380.27:064:37Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:004.06:223.312:060.41:240.27:064:38Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:414.17:043.412:370.32:040.17:054:40Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:224.07:463.51:010.32:280.17:054:41Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:034.08:273.51:290.32:270.17:044:42Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:443.99:083.62:020.22:360.17:044:43Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:243.89:493.62:340.22:570.07:034:44Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:043.610:303.63:060.13:24-0.17:024:46Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:463.411:143.53:400.23:54-0.17:024:47Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:313.24:160.24:290.07:014:48Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:023.512:203.05:000.35:110.07:004:49Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:503.51:092.95:550.56:040.16:594:51Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:413.62:022.87:000.57:060.16:584:52Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:363.73:022.88:060.58:090.16:584:53Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:393.94:093.19:150.39:15-0.16:574:54Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:414.15:083.410:240.110:23-0.36:564:56Waning Crescent31Thu
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 8:20 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places West Falmouth, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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