Falmouth tides today
- Tide now 0.9 ft ↑ rising · high 9:36 pm (3.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:00–6:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Wind · air 4 mph · 65 °F from the ESE, gusts 6 · overcast
- Sun 7:32 am–6:15 pm 10 h 43 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:53 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:53 pm
- Pressure 30.33 inHg falling · falling tomorrow
- Coefficient 80 average coefficient · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 1:45–3:45 am today's activity: medium
Today in Falmouth there are high tides at 9:22 am (2.6 ft) and 9:36 pm (3.1 ft) and low tides at 4:19 am and 4:08 pm. Tide coefficient 80. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 9:36 pm. The sun rises at 7:32 am and sets at 6:15 pm: 10 h 43 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:53 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:45 am to 3:45 am and from 2:17 pm to 4:17 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a light breeze from the east-southeast (4 mph). Overcast, 65 °F.
Fishing in Falmouth today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:08 pm
- Major period 2:17–4:17 pm
- Steady pressure (30.33 inHg) and light cross-shore wind (5 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 80 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:10 pm to 4:20 pm, combines the 4:08 pm low tide and a major period. Also good from 9:30 am to 10:20 am, with the 9:22 am high tide and moonset.
Species with the most records nearby: striped bass, spot, Atlantic croaker and summer flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spot and summer flounder. What you can catch
Tides in Falmouth
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:19 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:22 am 2.6 ft · coef. 80
- ▼ Low tide 4:08 pm 0.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 9:36 pm 3.1 ft · coef. 78
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 41 min to high tide at 9:36 pm.
Tide coefficient 80 for the 9:22 am high tide and 78 for the 9:36 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.7 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 May 17 (3.3 ft) and the lowest, on February 3 (-0.7 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 9 to 11 (coefficient 83, 2.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 20 (coefficient 53, 1.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:32 am · 6:15 pm | Low tide 4:19 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:22 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 4:08 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:36 pm · 3.1 ft | Coef. 80 | 91% | Major periods 1:45 am · 2:17 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:33 am · 6:14 pm | Low tide 5:12 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:12 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 5:03 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:27 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 77 | 84% | Major periods 2:49 am · 3:21 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:34 am · 6:12 pm | Low tide 6:08 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:08 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 6:02 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:24 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 72 | 74% | Major periods 3:54 am · 4:25 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:35 am · 6:11 pm | Low tide 7:04 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 12:10 pm · 2.4 ft | Low tide 7:05 pm · 0.6 ft | — | Coef. 68 | 63% | Major periods 4:56 am · 5:25 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:36 am · 5:10 pm | High tide 12:26 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 7:01 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:14 pm · 2.4 ft | Low tide 7:10 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:54 am · 5:21 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:37 am · 5:09 pm | High tide 12:33 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 8:00 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:21 pm · 2.4 ft | Low tide 8:19 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 5:47 am · 6:11 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:38 am · 5:08 pm | High tide 1:45 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 8:59 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 2:30 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 9:25 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 64 | 30% | Major periods 6:35 am · 6:58 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. 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 station of its own, so we use the tide at Massaponax (NOAA), 5.7 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Washington reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Falmouth
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Falmouth: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:55 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station NCDV2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Weather in Falmouth
Now in Falmouth
- Low / high
- 50 / 68 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 94%
- Humidity
- 58%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 19 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 62
- 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 (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.16 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 | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 52° | 50° | 52° | 56° | 65° | 68° | 64° | 58° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 NNW | 2 NW | 3 NNW | 1 NNW | 2 E | 4 ESE | 4 E | 3 ESE |
| Gusts | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
| 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 |
- 6:00 pm 64° 4 E
- 9:00 pm 58° 3 ESE
- 12:00 am 54° 3 ESE
- 3:00 am 51° 1 S
- 6:00 am 49° 0 ESE
- 9:00 am 52° 2 SSW
- 12:00 pm 67° 3 SSW
- 3:00 pm 72° 4 SSW
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 50 / 68 °F | 5 mph E | 9:22 am · 9:36 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 49 / 73 °F | 4 mph S | 10:12 am · 10:27 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 76 °F | 8 mph NNW | 11:08 am · 11:24 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 45 / 64 °F | 4 mph NNE | 12:10 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 68 °F | 4 mph SSE | 12:26 am · 12:14 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 68 °F | 4 mph SE | 12:33 am · 1:21 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 51 / 71 °F | 7 mph E | 1:45 am · 2:30 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 71 °F | 8 mph E | 2:56 am · 3:32 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 69 °F | 10 mph SE | 3:57 am · 4:25 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 53 / 68 °F | 8 mph W | 4:50 am · 5:14 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 48 / 64 °F | 8 mph NW | 5:38 am · 5:59 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 43 / 61 °F | 7 mph NNW | 6:24 am · 6:41 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 57 °F | 7 mph N | 7:08 am · 7:21 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 37 / 59 °F | 3 mph N | 7:50 am · 7:58 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 49° / 73° 4 mph
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 49° / 76° 8 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 45° / 64° 4 mph
- Sun 1 Overcast 44° / 68° 4 mph
- Mon 2 Overcast 49° / 68° 4 mph
- Tue 3 Overcast 51° / 71° 7 mph
- Wed 4 Clear sky 54° / 71° 8 mph
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.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.1 °F; normal high: 66 °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 5:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Falmouth
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:34 am
- Full dark 7:13 pm
- Civil dawn 7:05 am
- Civil dusk 6:42 pm
- Solar noon 12:54 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 43 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:38 pm
- Full dark 7:13 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,605 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Falmouth
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:45–3:45 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:17–4:17 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:07–11:07 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:23–8:23 pm 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 Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Falmouth
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Boat ramp 2.1 mi
- Boat ramp 3.6 mi
- Motts Run Boat Ramp 4.0 mi
- Boat ramp 4.9 mi
- Boat ramp 6.4 mi
- Boat ramp 9.2 mi
- Marina 9.1 mi
- Marina 9.2 mi
- Catfish Kelly's Country Store 4.2 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 650 ft.
From the shoreline (1,300 ft from Falmouth) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 650 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 650 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 650 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 650 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 650 ft. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 650 ft. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 650 ft out.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near FalmouthTides nearby
- Fredericksburg1.5 mi
- Widewater Beach9.7 mi
- Fairview Beach12 mi
- Haymount14 mi
- Quantico17 mi
- Port Royal18 mi
- Port Conway18 mi
- Cherry Hill20 mi
- Dahlgren23 mi
- Indian Head25 mi
Falmouth at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,274 people. Coordinates: 38.324° N, 77.468° W.
- It is 130 mi northwest of Virginia Beach, the main place in Virginia. The sun rises 8 min later and sets 4 min later than in Virginia Beach.
- The nearest tide station, Massaponax, is 5.7 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about FalmouthQuestions
What time is high tide today in Falmouth?
Today in Falmouth there are high tides at 9:22 am (2.6 ft) and 9:36 pm (3.1 ft) and low tides at 4:19 am and 4:08 pm. Tide coefficient 80.
What time is sunset today in Falmouth?
At 6:15 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:42 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Falmouth?
At 7:33 am. First light comes at 6:35 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:45–3:45 am, Minor 10:07–11:07 am, Major 2:17–4:17 pm, Minor 7:23–8:23 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Falmouth?
Overcast, from 50 °F to 68 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Falmouth?
The best time to visit Falmouth is from August to October and from April to June: highs of 70 °F to 87 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 6 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: NOAA station Massaponax (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).