Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boothbay Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boothbay Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : in 44m at 12:18 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 6:42 pm (8.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8416828
Common Questions About Tides

Boothbay Harbor, ME Tides - May 1918

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:389.53:228.39:030.19:131.25:317:40Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:269.44:138.39:530.210:071.25:297:41Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:219.35:088.510:460.211:061.15:287:42Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:209.26:068.811:420.25:267:43Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:249.27:059.212:080.812:410.15:257:44Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:299.38:049.81:130.41:410.05:247:46Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:339.59:0010.32:18-0.12:39-0.25:227:47Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:339.79:5310.83:18-0.73:34-0.45:217:48Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:299.910:4511.24:13-1.24:27-0.55:207:49New Moon9Thu
10Fri11:2410.011:3611.35:07-1.65:18-0.55:187:50New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:189.95:59-1.76:10-0.45:177:51New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:2711.21:109.86:51-1.57:01-0.15:167:52Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:1810.92:019.57:42-1.27:520.35:157:54Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:0910.52:549.18:34-0.88:450.75:147:55Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:029.93:498.89:27-0.39:411.15:137:56Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:579.44:448.610:210.210:401.45:127:57First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:558.95:398.511:160.711:391.65:117:58First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:538.56:338.412:101.05:107:59First Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:518.27:268.512:401.61:031.25:098:00First Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:498.18:168.71:391.51:551.35:088:01Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:438.19:028.92:341.32:431.45:078:02Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:328.19:449.23:221.03:261.45:068:03Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:178.210:239.44:050.74:061.35:058:04Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:598.311:019.54:450.44:441.25:048:05Full Moon24Fri
25Sat11:408.411:389.75:230.25:221.25:038:06Full Moon25Sat
26Sun12:198.56:010.06:011.15:038:07Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:169.812:588.56:39-0.16:411.05:028:08Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:559.91:378.67:19-0.27:231.05:018:09Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:369.92:198.78:00-0.38:080.95:008:10Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:219.93:058.88:45-0.38:570.85:008:11Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:109.83:559.09:34-0.29:520.84:598:12Third Quarter31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8416828)

Common Questions About Boothbay Harbor, ME Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Boothbay Harbor, ME today?

Slack tide in Boothbay Harbor, ME is approximately 3:30 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Boothbay Harbor, ME?

Boothbay Harbor, ME is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Boothbay Harbor, ME tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Boothbay Harbor, ME?

Tide predictions for Boothbay Harbor, ME come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Boothbay Harbor, ME?

Tide data for Boothbay Harbor, ME is sourced from NOAA Station #8416828. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8416828.

What is the moon phase in Boothbay Harbor, ME tonight?

Tonight the moon over Boothbay Harbor, ME is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Boothbay Harbor, ME in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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