Falmouth tides today
- Tide now -1.1 ft ↓ falling · low 6:05 pm (-2.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:00–7:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 2:00–7:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 3.7 ft · 61 °F slight · 8.6 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 74 °F from the S, gusts 15 · clear sky
- Surf today 1.8–2.8 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 1:00–5:00 pm
- Sun 5:58 am–7:44 pm 13 h 47 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:51 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:51 pm
Today in Falmouth there is high tide at 10:58 am (2.2 ft) and low tides at 4:39 am and 6:05 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:05 pm. The sun rises at 5:58 am and sets at 7:44 pm: 13 h 47 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:51 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:06 am to 4:06 am and from 2:38 pm to 4:38 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 3.7 ft waves. There's a light air from the south (2 mph). Clear sky, 74 °F.
Fishing in Falmouth today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:39 am
- Major period 2:06–4:06 am
- Sunrise at 5:58 am
- Rising pressure (+0.23 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and some swell (3.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 84 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:40 am to 5:40 am, combines the 4:39 am low tide, a major period, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, with the 10:58 am high tide and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with the 6:05 pm low tide and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: tope shark, bluefish, shortfin mako and John Dory. What you can catch
Beach day in Falmouth
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 76 °F: pleasant
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 6:05 pm: more sand
- Calm for swimming: 3.7 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.7 ft
3.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 60 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 12:00–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 5 mph
Cross-shore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:05 pm
Low tide at 4:39 am and 6:05 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:58 am.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind and low tide at 6:05 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Falmouth
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- Mariposa Beach 1.2 mi · SE
- Parking
- Steels Beach 1.6 mi · N
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Four Mile Creek Beach 3.2 mi · S
- Parking
- Wrinklers Beach 3.9 mi · N
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- McIntyres Beach 4.7 mi · SE
- Parking
- Beaumaris Beach 6.2 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Falmouth
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:39 am -0.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:58 am 2.2 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Next low tide 6:05 pm -2.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 24 min to low tide at 6:05 pm.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 10:58 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.4 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 25 (2.7 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-2.6 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 87, 4.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 44, 2.6 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 5:58 am · 7:44 pm | Low tide 4:39 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 10:58 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 6:05 pm · -2.2 ft | — | Coef. 84 | 89% | Major periods 2:06 am · 2:38 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:56 am · 7:46 pm | High tide 12:30 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 5:35 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 11:53 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 7:07 pm · -2.2 ft | Coef. 82 | 80% | Major periods 3:10 am · 3:43 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:55 am · 7:47 pm | High tide 1:35 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 6:37 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 12:53 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 8:09 pm · -2.1 ft | Coef. 77 | 70% | Major periods 4:14 am · 4:45 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:54 am · 7:48 pm | High tide 2:41 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 7:46 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 1:57 pm · 1.9 ft | Low tide 9:10 pm · -2.0 ft | Coef. 74 | 59% | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:44 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:52 am · 7:49 pm | High tide 3:43 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 8:59 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 3:04 pm · 1.7 ft | Low tide 10:07 pm · -1.9 ft | Coef. 72 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:11 am · 6:37 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:51 am · 7:51 pm | High tide 4:40 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 10:11 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 4:10 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 11:00 pm · -1.8 ft | Coef. 71 | 37% | Major periods 7:02 am · 7:26 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:50 am · 7:52 pm | High tide 5:29 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 11:19 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 5:15 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 11:46 pm · -1.6 ft | Coef. 72 | 27% | Major periods 7:50 am · 8:12 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Falmouth has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.6 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Falmouth
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.8 ft
- Significant3.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 5.0 ft with a period of 6 s, from the north-northeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 3:40 pm (local time).
Surf in Falmouth today
Surf today
Fair- 1.8–2.8 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.0 ft swell at 6 s from the south-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 6:05 pm)
- Light: First light 5:28 am · sunrise 5:58 am · sunset 7:44 pm · last light 8:14 pm
- Tide: low 4:39 am (-0.7 ft), high 10:58 am (2.2 ft) and low 6:05 pm (-2.2 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 59.7 °F–60.8 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit (booties if you run cold).
- Energy: 64 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 8:00 am to 10:00 am can also work, with glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 6:00 am to 7:00 am can also work, with glassy water, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Falmouth today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:58 am): little current from 10:40 am to 11:20 am
- 3.0 ft swell at 6 s from the south-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (5 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:39 am (4:10–5:10 am), high tide 10:58 am (10:40–11:20 am) and low tide 6:05 pm (5:40–6:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.9 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 59.7–60.8 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:14 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:51 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 11:50 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:20 pm to 6:50 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Ironhouse, 10m Fish seen: New Zealand banded wrasse, Blue-throated wrasse, Long-finned pike, Acanthaluteres vittiger 5.7 mi
- Pulfers Bank Fish seen: butterfly perch, Long-finned pike, Scorpis lineolata, Tarakihi 6.5 mi
- St. Helens Island Barrens Fish seen: New Zealand banded wrasse, Blue-throated wrasse, Chirodactylus spectabilis, Acanthaluteres vittiger 11 mi
- St. Helens Island Kelp Bed Fish seen: Scorpis lineolata, New Zealand banded wrasse, Blue-throated wrasse, Acanthaluteres vittiger 12 mi
- Four Mile Creek Conservation Area 2.4 mi
- Lagoons Beach Conservation Area 11 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Falmouth
Now in Falmouth
- Low / high
- 45 / 74 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 15%
- Clouds
- 8%
- Humidity
- 35%
- Dew pointDew point
- 44 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 4 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.55 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 51° | 46° | 47° | 58° | 67° | 73° | 70° | 58° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 SW | 3 W | 3 W | 4 NW | 5 N | 0 E | 4 WSW | 4 WNW |
| Gusts | 17 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 8 |
| Waves | 4.6 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 pm 73° 0 E 3.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 70° 4 WSW 3.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 58° 4 WNW 3.6 ft
- 12:00 am 50° 4 WSW 3.4 ft
- 3:00 am 47° 3 WSW 3.4 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 4 WSW 3.4 ft
- 9:00 am 61° 2 NNE 3.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 67° 7 ENE 3.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 45 / 74 °F | 9 mph W | 4.6 ft | 10:58 am | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 73 °F | 12 mph NNW | 3.7 ft | 12:30 am · 11:53 am | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 68 °F | 16 mph NW | 5.0 ft | 1:35 am · 12:53 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 50 / 67 °F | 9 mph SSW | 4.0 ft | 2:41 am · 1:57 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 52 / 63 °F | 10 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | 3:43 am · 3:04 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 49 / 65 °F | 8 mph SE | 4.3 ft | 4:40 am · 4:10 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 48 / 70 °F | 11 mph WNW | 4.3 ft | 5:29 am · 5:15 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 53 / 59 °F | 12 mph SSE | 4.9 ft | 6:13 am · 6:16 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 71 °F | 9 mph WNW | 2.6 ft | 6:53 am · 7:14 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 65 °F | 9 mph WSW | 7.1 ft | 7:31 am · 8:09 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 60 °F | 12 mph NNE | 6.8 ft | 8:06 am · 9:01 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 75 °F | 16 mph NNW | 6.5 ft | 8:41 am · 9:51 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 74 °F | 11 mph NNW | 6.6 ft | 9:16 am · 10:39 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 52 / 71 °F | 15 mph NW | 6.4 ft | 9:52 am · 11:26 pm |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 46° / 73° 3.7 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 52° / 68° 5.0 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 50° / 67° 4.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 52° / 63° 3.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 49° / 65° 4.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 48° / 70° 4.3 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 53° / 59° 4.9 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+9.4 °F; normal high: 65 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 3:40 pm (local time).
The sun in Falmouth
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:52 am
- Full dark 8:50 pm
- Civil dawn 5:28 am
- Civil dusk 8:14 pm
- Solar noon 12:51 pm (62° high)
- Daylight 13 h 47 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:06 pm
- Full dark 8:50 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,528 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Falmouth
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:06–4:06 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:38–4:38 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:58–7:58 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:21 pm–12:21 am Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Mon, Nov 2 · 7:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 10:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 1:54 amNov 25 in 27 days
Perigee on October 29, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 27 to 29: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Falmouth
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.8 mi.
From the shoreline (1,200 ft from Falmouth) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.4 mi
- 33 ft deep0.8 mi
- 66 ft deep1.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.4 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.8 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near FalmouthTides nearby
All places in Tasmania, A to Z (388) →Falmouth at a glance
- Town or city of about 85 people. Coordinates: 41.506° S, 148.271° E.
- It is 106 mi northeast of Hobart, the main place in Tasmania. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 6 min earlier than in Hobart.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Mariposa Beach (1.2 mi), Steels Beach (1.6 mi), Four Mile Creek Beach (3.2 mi), Wrinklers Beach (3.9 mi).
Questions about FalmouthQuestions
What time is high tide today in Falmouth?
Today in Falmouth there is high tide at 10:58 am (2.2 ft) and low tides at 4:39 am and 6:05 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Falmouth?
At 7:44 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Falmouth?
At 5:56 am. First light comes at 4:51 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 89% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 27 to 29, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:06–4:06 am, Minor 6:58–7:58 am, Major 2:38–4:38 pm, Minor 11:21 pm–12:21 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Falmouth?
Mainly clear, from 45 °F to 74 °F, with a light air from the south (2 mph) and a 15% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Falmouth?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.7 ft waves with a period of 8.6 s from the south-southeast. The water is 60.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Falmouth?
The best time to visit Falmouth is from January to February: highs of 72 °F, about 5 rainy days a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).