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 2h 00m 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 - Apr 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:554.02:263.67:460.28:060.25:256:07Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:574.03:323.89:100.19:370.15:236:08Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:024.04:354.010:340.011:01-0.15:226:09Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:014.25:284.311:28-0.211:57-0.25:206:10Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:514.36:154.512:11-0.35:186:11Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:374.36:594.612:48-0.312:52-0.35:176:12New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:224.37:444.61:36-0.31:31-0.35:156:13New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:074.18:284.52:15-0.32:04-0.25:136:15New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:514.09:124.32:44-0.22:33-0.15:126:16Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:363.89:564.13:08-0.13:020.05:106:17Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:213.510:423.93:340.13:320.15:096:18Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:093.311:323.74:030.24:040.35:076:19Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:003.24:370.44:420.55:056:20First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:233.512:523.15:220.65:320.75:046:21First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:143.41:433.06:210.76:370.85:026:22First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:053.32:363.17:260.87:440.85:016:23First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:013.33:333.38:230.78:470.74:596:24Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:593.44:283.69:190.59:490.54:576:25Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:513.65:153.910:100.310:430.24:566:27Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:363.85:574.310:550.011:29-0.14:546:28Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:184.06:394.511:38-0.24:536:29Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:014.17:234.712:15-0.312:23-0.44:516:30Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:474.28:094.81:04-0.51:11-0.64:506:31Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:354.28:584.91:54-0.62:00-0.64:496:32Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:244.19:484.82:42-0.62:48-0.64:476:33Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:164.010:414.63:28-0.63:35-0.54:466:34Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:133.911:394.44:14-0.44:24-0.34:446:35Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:133.95:08-0.25:240.04:436:36Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:394.21:123.96:180.16:440.34:426:37Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:374.13:103.98:420.29:200.35:407:38Third Quarter30Sun
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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