Tides Today & Tomorrow in West Falmouth, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in West Falmouth, MA.
Next low tide : 5:04 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 02m at 11:16 am (4.5 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 - May 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:104.27:345.01:03-0.312:54-0.45:407:39New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:584.28:215.01:56-0.41:42-0.45:387:40New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:464.19:094.92:50-0.42:31-0.35:377:41New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:353.99:574.63:36-0.33:18-0.25:367:42Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:233.710:454.44:13-0.13:580.05:347:43Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:133.511:344.14:450.14:340.25:337:44Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:053.45:170.35:100.55:327:45Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:273.812:593.35:530.65:510.75:317:46First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:203.61:523.26:430.76:511.05:307:47First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:113.42:423.27:540.88:181.05:287:48First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:013.23:333.38:510.810:481.05:277:50First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:543.24:273.59:340.811:300.95:267:51Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:503.25:203.710:160.711:370.75:257:52Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:423.36:064.010:580.55:247:53Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:273.46:474.212:000.511:38 AM0.35:237:54Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:083.57:274.412:320.312:180.25:227:55Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:493.68:084.51:090.212:580.05:217:56Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:323.68:524.51:510.11:43-0.15:207:57Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:173.69:384.52:380.02:31-0.15:197:58Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:053.610:264.53:24-0.13:21-0.25:187:59Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:553.711:164.44:07-0.24:09-0.15:187:59Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:483.74:50-0.24:580.05:178:00Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:114.212:463.85:37-0.15:520.15:168:01Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:084.11:433.96:330.07:020.35:158:02Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:054.02:394.17:400.18:240.45:158:03Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:013.83:364.38:450.19:430.35:148:04Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:003.74:364.49:460.011:050.25:138:05Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:033.75:354.610:480.05:138:06Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:003.86:274.812:100.111:44 AM0.05:128:07Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:513.97:144.91:030.012:330.05:118:07New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:383.98:004.81:560.01:190.05:118:08New Moon31Fri
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 2:10 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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