Tides Today & Tomorrow in West Falmouth, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in West Falmouth, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 39m at 6:17 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:47 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447685
Common Questions About Tides

West Falmouth, MA Tides - Dec 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:453.64:093.111:060.79:320.66:494:13Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:363.84:583.111:290.610:120.56:504:13Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:204.05:413.311:320.510:500.46:514:13Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:014.26:223.311:540.411:290.26:524:12New Moon4Fri
5Sat6:404.37:033.412:280.36:534:12New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:224.37:463.412:100.11:080.16:544:12New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:054.38:313.512:550.01:510.06:554:12New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:504.39:183.51:430.02:33-0.16:564:12Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:364.210:063.62:32-0.13:13-0.26:574:12Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:254.110:583.73:18-0.13:54-0.26:584:12Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:183.911:543.84:060.04:38-0.26:594:12Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:143.85:010.15:31-0.17:004:12First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:494.01:093.76:100.36:34-0.17:004:12First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:444.12:053.57:280.37:38-0.17:014:13First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:404.33:053.58:420.28:39-0.17:024:13Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:424.44:103.510:010.19:42-0.27:034:13Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:424.65:083.611:08-0.110:43-0.27:034:13Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:344.85:593.812:05-0.27:044:14Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:234.86:483.81:02-0.27:044:14Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:114.87:373.812:30-0.21:58-0.37:054:15Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:594.68:273.81:26-0.12:42-0.27:064:15Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:474.59:153.72:18-0.13:14-0.27:064:16Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:344.210:033.62:590.13:39-0.17:064:16Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:203.910:513.63:340.24:040.17:074:17Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:083.611:413.54:080.44:320.27:074:17Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:583.44:460.65:060.47:084:18Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:313.512:473.15:350.85:500.57:084:19Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:183.41:353.06:410.96:430.67:084:19Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:063.42:252.87:470.97:350.67:084:20Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:583.53:222.88:490.98:250.67:094:21Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:553.64:212.89:570.89:190.47:094:22Waning 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 10:02 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 (55% 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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