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Pocasset unfolds as a quiet shoreline settlement, where the land gently slopes towards the salty embrace of Buzzards Bay. It lies 9.3 miles north of Falmouth, MA (from Falmouth, MA: bearing 360°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-east of Wareham. The air here carries the briny tang of the sea, a constant whisper that rustles through the salt-tolerant grasses and pines clinging to the sandy soil. Oak and maple trees, their branches gnarled by persistent winds, offer dappled shade over winding lanes, and the soft murmur of distant waves is a persistent undercurrent to the stillness. Low-slung houses, many painted in muted coastal hues, dot the landscape, their porches often adorned with weathered chairs that seem to invite lingering. The terrain is a subtle tapestry of pine barrens and scrub oaks, interspersed with the occasional marshy inlet where the tide breathes in and out, leaving behind glistening mudflats and the promise of seabirds. The history of Pocasset is deeply entwined with the maritime heritage of Cape Cod, its early prosperity built on the bounty of the sea and the ingenuity of its inhabitants. For generations, fishing fleets set sail from its harbors, the salty spray of the Atlantic a familiar companion to the hardy souls who made their living from its depths. While the fishing industry has evolved, the spirit of self-reliance and connection to the water remains, subtly shaping the local economy. Today, the allure of its picturesque coastline draws a different kind of visitor, and the quiet charm of Pocasset offers a refuge from the clamor of busier locales, a place where the rhythm of the tides dictates the pace of life.
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| Location | Pocasset, Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 41.686217°N, 70.616142°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 02559 |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Pocasset, Massachusetts, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Pocasset includes coordinates 41.686217°N, 70.616142°W, situated in Barnstable County. ZIP code 02559. Telephone area code: 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.