Tides Today & Tomorrow in South Freeport, ME

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in South Freeport, ME.
Next low tide : in 1h 48m at 11:40 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:03 pm (8.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8417801
Common Questions About Tides

South Freeport, ME Tides - Dec 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:129.61:1810.97:040.17:46-1.06:544:04Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:069.32:1810.47:580.48:46-0.56:554:04Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:069.03:189.88:580.89:460.06:564:03First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:068.84:249.210:041.110:460.46:574:03First Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:068.85:248.811:101.211:400.86:584:03First Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:068.86:308.412:161.26:594:03First Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:008.97:248.212:341.11:161.17:004:03Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:489.08:248.21:281.32:100.97:014:03Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:369.29:128.22:161.42:580.67:024:03Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:189.39:548.23:041.43:400.47:034:03Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:549.410:368.23:401.54:220.37:044:03Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:369.511:188.24:221.44:580.27:054:03Full Moon12Mon
13Tue11:129.511:548.24:581.45:400.27:064:03Full Moon13Tue
14Wed11:489.55:341.46:160.27:064:03Full Moon14Wed
15Thu12:308.212:249.56:101.46:520.27:074:03Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:068.21:009.46:461.47:280.27:084:04Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:488.21:429.47:281.48:100.37:094:04Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun2:248.32:309.28:161.38:520.37:094:04Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:128.53:189.19:041.29:400.37:104:05Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:008.74:128.99:581.110:280.47:104:05Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:489.15:128.810:580.811:220.47:114:05Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:429.56:128.711:580.47:114:06Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:429.97:188.812:160.41:04-0.17:124:07Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:3610.48:249.01:160.42:04-0.67:124:07Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:3610.89:189.22:160.23:04-1.07:134:08Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:3011.110:189.43:100.03:58-1.47:134:08New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:2411.311:129.54:04-0.24:52-1.67:134:09New Moon27Tue
28Wed11:1811.34:58-0.35:46-1.67:144:10New Moon28Wed
29Thu12:069.612:1211.15:52-0.26:40-1.47:144:11Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:549.51:0610.86:46-0.17:28-1.07:144:11Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat1:489.32:0010.27:400.28:22-0.67:144:12Waxing 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 2:51 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places South Freeport, ME in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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