Tides Today & Tomorrow in West Falmouth, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in West Falmouth, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 03m at 5:29 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:54 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447685
Common Questions About Tides

West Falmouth, MA Tides - May 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:543.51:253.15:550.66:030.75:387:40Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:453.42:153.26:450.77:040.85:377:41Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:343.33:053.37:460.78:140.85:367:42Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:253.33:583.48:440.69:180.75:357:43Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:213.34:533.79:360.510:180.65:337:44Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:173.45:444.010:280.311:150.35:327:45Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:073.66:304.311:180.15:317:46Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:523.87:134.612:050.112:06-0.25:307:47Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:353.97:574.812:52-0.212:52-0.35:297:48New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:214.08:444.91:41-0.31:42-0.55:277:49New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:104.19:345.02:34-0.42:35-0.55:267:50New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:024.110:254.93:25-0.53:28-0.55:257:52Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:554.111:194.74:13-0.54:19-0.45:247:53Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:514.04:59-0.45:09-0.25:237:54Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:154.512:504.05:50-0.26:070.15:227:55First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:154.31:494.16:540.07:280.35:217:56First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:124.12:464.18:130.19:100.45:207:57First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:093.93:444.19:280.210:470.35:197:58First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:093.74:444.210:410.211:530.25:197:58Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:103.75:414.411:390.25:187:59Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:053.76:294.512:440.112:210.25:178:00Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:513.87:134.51:320.112:530.25:168:01Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:343.87:544.52:180.11:220.35:158:02Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:173.78:374.43:000.21:530.35:158:03Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:013.69:204.33:250.22:290.35:148:04Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:453.610:034.23:360.33:060.45:138:05Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:293.510:464.03:550.33:420.45:138:06Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:143.411:313.84:200.34:170.45:128:07Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:023.44:500.34:540.55:118:07Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:193.712:513.45:250.45:360.65:118:08Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:083.51:403.46:060.56:270.75:108:09Third Quarter31Thu
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 9:11 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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