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Tisbury unfolds along the Vineyard Sound, a gentle slope of land meeting the sea, its character etched by the persistent whisper of salt air and the shifting light. It lies 6.6 miles south of Falmouth, MA (from Falmouth, MA: bearing 180°T), and is situated 4.6 miles north-east of Dukes. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of cultivation and wind, give way to the dappled shade of oak and pine forests, their branches often heavy with the moisture of coastal fog. The air itself carries a certain clarity, a bracing freshness that seems to cleanse the senses, and in the late afternoon, the sun casts long, honeyed shadows across the landscape, illuminating the weathered shingles of old farmhouses and the vibrant hues of blooming hydrangeas. The very texture of the land, a rich loam interspersed with sandy outcrops, speaks of its maritime heritage, a place shaped by both the bounty of the ocean and the resilient spirit of those who have called it home. The history of Tisbury is a quiet one, woven into the fabric of Martha's Vineyard's larger narrative, its origins tied to agricultural pursuits and the sea. For generations, its economy was sustained by farming, the fertile soil yielding crops that fed the island, and by the fishing fleets that braved the surrounding waters, their catches a vital part of the local livelihood. The old harbor, still a focal point, bears the marks of this maritime past, with its sturdy wharves and the occasional gleam of a returning sailboat. Today, Tisbury embraces a more diverse economic life, with tourism playing a significant role, drawing visitors to its charming villages and the serene beauty of its natural surroundings. The town's distinctive character is also defined by its enduring sense of community, a place where traditions are observed with a quiet dignity and the pace of life allows for contemplation, a rare and precious quality in the modern world.
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| Location | Tisbury, Dukes County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 41.45589°N, 70.61411°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 02568 |
| 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 Tisbury, 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 Tisbury includes coordinates 41.455890°N, 70.614110°W, situated in Dukes County. ZIP code 02568. 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.