Tides Today & Tomorrow in West Falmouth, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in West Falmouth, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 22m at 4:35 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:57 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447685
Common Questions About Tides

West Falmouth, MA Tides - May 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:433.34:530.24:450.35:397:39Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:043.812:343.15:240.55:200.65:387:40Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:563.61:283.06:040.76:040.85:367:41Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:493.42:193.06:590.87:060.95:357:43Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:403.33:113.18:080.98:201.05:347:44Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:323.34:063.29:070.89:280.95:337:45Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:293.35:023.49:590.710:320.75:327:46Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:253.45:523.810:470.511:260.55:307:47Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:123.66:344.111:310.25:297:48Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:553.77:154.412:110.212:110.05:287:49Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:363.97:564.612:530.012:53-0.25:277:50New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:193.98:404.81:38-0.21:37-0.35:267:51New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:053.99:264.82:26-0.32:24-0.45:257:52New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:533.910:154.83:15-0.43:14-0.45:247:53Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:433.811:074.64:01-0.44:02-0.45:237:54Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:383.84:46-0.34:50-0.25:227:55Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:024.512:373.75:35-0.15:430.05:217:56Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:024.31:373.86:350.16:520.35:207:57First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:014.12:363.87:540.28:230.45:197:58First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:594.03:354.09:120.210:000.45:187:59First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:003.94:374.110:250.111:280.25:178:00Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:033.85:354.411:270.15:178:01Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:593.96:254.612:250.112:120.05:168:02Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:473.97:104.71:140.012:490.05:158:03Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:323.97:524.72:010.01:230.15:148:04Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:153.88:354.62:460.01:580.25:148:04Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:003.79:194.53:220.12:340.25:138:05Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:453.610:034.33:440.23:100.35:128:06Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:293.510:474.14:040.33:450.45:128:07Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:153.311:333.94:290.34:190.55:118:08Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:043.24:580.44:540.65:118:09Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 7:46 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 Crescent (14% illuminated). This places West Falmouth, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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