Tides Today & Tomorrow in West Falmouth, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in West Falmouth, MA.
Next low tide : in 3m at 9:12 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 4:08 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447685
Common Questions About Tides

West Falmouth, MA Tides - Feb 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:364.01:593.37:000.27:15-0.26:544:57Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:344.03:013.48:100.18:21-0.26:534:59Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:384.24:083.69:220.09:30-0.36:525:00Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:414.45:083.910:36-0.210:40-0.46:515:01Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:364.76:014.211:39-0.411:43-0.66:505:03Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:264.96:524.412:36-0.66:495:04New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:164.97:434.512:43-0.71:32-0.76:485:05New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:064.88:334.61:44-0.72:22-0.86:465:06New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:564.79:234.52:37-0.63:02-0.76:455:08Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:444.410:124.43:20-0.53:37-0.66:445:09Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:334.111:024.13:58-0.34:10-0.36:435:10Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:233.711:533.94:360.14:440.06:415:11Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:153.45:190.45:240.36:405:13First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:453.71:063.26:230.76:170.56:395:14First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:363.51:583.09:160.87:180.76:375:15First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:283.42:542.910:240.78:190.76:365:16First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:273.43:552.911:140.69:260.76:355:18Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:253.54:503.111:540.510:280.66:335:19Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:143.75:363.312:210.46:325:20Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:563.96:173.512:060.36:305:21Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:364.06:583.712:220.16:295:23Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:164.17:383.912:220.112:540.06:285:24Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:574.18:204.01:04-0.11:30-0.26:265:25Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:394.09:024.11:47-0.32:08-0.46:255:26Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:214.09:454.12:29-0.42:46-0.56:235:27Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:053.810:314.13:09-0.43:24-0.66:225:29Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:533.711:224.13:50-0.44:04-0.66:205:30Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:463.54:36-0.24:50-0.46:185:31Third Quarter28Tue
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 12:40 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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