Tides Today & Tomorrow in South Freeport, ME

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in South Freeport, ME.
Next low tide : in 2h 42m at 12:36 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:00 pm (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8417801
Common Questions About Tides

South Freeport, ME Tides - May 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:1910.52:009.17:43-0.77:500.65:327:42Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:0310.52:488.98:30-0.68:390.75:317:43Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:5310.33:428.79:23-0.49:331.05:307:44Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:4910.14:438.610:21-0.210:341.15:287:45First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:539.85:488.611:230.011:401.25:277:46First Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:009.66:548.812:280.25:257:48First Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:109.57:589.212:501.11:330.25:247:49Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:199.58:579.62:010.82:340.15:237:50Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:219.69:4910.13:060.33:290.05:227:51Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:179.710:3710.44:03-0.24:190.05:207:52Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:099.711:2210.64:54-0.65:060.15:197:53Full Moon11Sun
12Mon11:589.65:42-0.85:510.35:187:54Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:0610.612:459.46:28-0.86:340.65:177:56Full Moon13Tue
14Wed12:4810.51:299.17:12-0.67:160.95:167:57Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:2910.22:138.87:55-0.37:581.25:157:58Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:109.82:578.58:380.08:411.55:147:59Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:549.53:448.29:230.49:271.85:128:00Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:419.14:348.010:100.810:182.15:118:01Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:328.85:257.911:001.111:112.25:108:02Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:268.56:167.911:501.35:108:03Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:218.37:078.112:072.212:401.45:098:04Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:168.37:568.41:042.11:291.45:088:05Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:118.38:428.82:001.82:181.35:078:06Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:038.49:249.32:521.33:031.25:068:07Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:518.610:049.73:390.83:451.05:058:08Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:378.810:4410.24:230.24:270.85:048:09New Moon26Mon
27Tue11:229.011:2610.55:07-0.25:110.75:048:10New Moon27Tue
28Wed12:099.15:52-0.65:560.55:038:11New Moon28Wed
29Thu12:1110.812:569.26:39-0.96:430.55:028:12New Moon29Thu
30Fri12:5910.91:469.27:27-1.07:330.55:028:13Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat1:4910.92:389.28:18-0.98:260.65:018:14Waxing Crescent31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8417801)

Common Questions About South Freeport, ME Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in South Freeport, ME today?

Slack tide in South Freeport, ME is approximately 3:48 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 South Freeport, ME?

South Freeport, 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 South Freeport, 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 South Freeport, ME?

Tide predictions for South Freeport, 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 South Freeport, ME?

Tide data for South Freeport, ME is sourced from NOAA Station #8417801. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8417801.

What is the moon phase in South Freeport, ME tonight?

Tonight the moon over South Freeport, ME is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places South Freeport, 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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