Tides Today & Tomorrow in West Falmouth, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in West Falmouth, MA.
Next low tide : 8:19 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 58m at 2:42 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447685
Common Questions About Tides

West Falmouth, MA Tides - Feb 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:504.03:203.18:440.38:40-0.16:554:57Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:584.24:293.310:110.29:55-0.16:544:58Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:014.45:283.611:250.011:08-0.26:534:59Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:544.66:203.912:24-0.26:515:01New Moon4Sun
5Mon6:444.67:104.112:12-0.31:20-0.46:505:02New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:334.67:594.21:15-0.42:08-0.56:495:03New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:214.58:484.32:13-0.42:46-0.66:485:05New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:084.39:344.22:57-0.43:16-0.56:475:06Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:534.010:204.13:32-0.23:42-0.36:465:07Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:393.711:073.94:040.04:08-0.16:455:08Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:273.411:563.74:370.24:380.16:435:10Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:173.15:160.55:130.36:425:11First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:463.51:062.86:100.86:000.66:415:12First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:363.41:572.67:250.96:580.76:395:13First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:293.32:552.610:310.97:590.86:385:15First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:303.34:002.611:200.89:040.76:375:16Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:313.44:572.811:560.710:110.66:355:17Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:203.65:433.112:140.56:345:18Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:023.86:243.412:100.36:335:20Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:424.07:043.612:330.16:315:21Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:224.17:453.912:310.01:06-0.16:305:22Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:034.18:274.11:17-0.21:42-0.36:285:23Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:454.09:094.22:02-0.32:19-0.56:275:24Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:283.99:534.32:44-0.42:56-0.66:255:26Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:133.710:414.23:25-0.43:34-0.66:245:27Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:033.511:344.24:07-0.34:15-0.56:225:28Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:583.34:55-0.15:02-0.36:215:29Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:314.112:573.25:560.26:03-0.16:195:30Third Quarter28Wed
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 5:30 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places West Falmouth, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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