Woods Hole, MA Tide Times & Tide Chart
High and low tide predictions for Woods Hole, MA, New England (NOAA station 8447930). Heights are in feet relative to Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) — negative values are minus tides, the best for tidepooling.
Plan a visit — find your tide window →Upcoming tides
Sunday, September 27
| 3:25 AM | Low tide | 0.24 ft |
| 9:08 AM | High tide | 2.55 ft |
| 4:18 PM | Low tide | 0.10 ft |
| 9:30 PM | High tide | 2.12 ft |
Monday, September 28
| 4:05 AM | Low tide | 0.23 ft |
| 9:52 AM | High tide | 2.67 ft |
| 5:11 PM | Low tide | 0.07 ft |
| 10:15 PM | High tide | 2.03 ft |
Tuesday, September 29
| 4:47 AM | Low tide | 0.27 ft |
| 10:39 AM | High tide | 2.71 ft |
| 6:12 PM | Low tide | 0.10 ft |
| 11:04 PM | High tide | 1.92 ft |
Wednesday, September 30
| 5:35 AM | Low tide | 0.34 ft |
| 11:32 AM | High tide | 2.66 ft |
| 7:19 PM | Low tide | 0.15 ft |
| 11:57 PM | High tide | 1.80 ft |
Thursday, October 1
| 6:35 AM | Low tide | 0.42 ft |
| 12:31 PM | High tide | 2.58 ft |
| 8:26 PM | Low tide | 0.18 ft |
Astronomical predictions from NOAA CO-OPS; actual levels vary with weather and swell.
Tidepooling near Woods Hole, MA
- Stony Beach — A small village beach with rocky edges — a favorite of generations of marine-biology students.
- Nobska Point — Boulders and pools below the lighthouse where Vineyard Sound meets Buzzards Bay.
What to look for
green crabs, spider crabs, hermit crabs, periwinkles, Forbes' sea stars, mud snails, rock gunnels.
Best time of year
Two low tides a day year-round; the biggest lows come with the new and full moon. June through September brings warm rocks, clear water, and the most life in the pools.
Conditions and access change — check the park's official page and local hazard advisories before you go, and confirm the tide on the day. New to tidepools? Read how to go tidepooling safely.