Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bucksport, ME

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bucksport, ME.
Next low tide : 9:46 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 56m at 3:21 am (10.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8414684
Common Questions About Tides

Bucksport, ME Tides - Jan 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:4711.83:1011.69:17-0.19:45-0.57:124:05Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:4611.74:1411.110:210.010:46-0.17:124:05Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:4811.65:2110.711:270.111:490.27:124:06Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:5111.66:2810.512:330.07:124:07Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:5311.77:3010.512:520.31:35-0.27:124:08Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:5111.88:2810.71:520.42:33-0.57:114:09Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:4412.09:2010.82:470.33:25-0.77:114:10New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:3212.110:0710.93:380.34:13-0.77:114:11New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:1712.110:5010.94:250.34:57-0.77:114:12New Moon9Tue
10Wed10:5911.911:3110.85:080.35:38-0.57:114:14New Moon10Wed
11Thu11:4011.75:490.56:17-0.37:104:15Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:1010.712:1911.46:290.76:550.07:104:16Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:4810.612:5811.07:090.97:330.37:094:17Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:2710.41:3810.67:491.18:110.67:094:18Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:0710.32:2110.28:321.38:520.97:094:19First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:4910.13:079.89:171.59:351.27:084:21First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:3410.03:579.410:071.610:221.57:074:22First Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:2410.04:529.211:001.611:141.67:074:23First Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:1710.15:509.211:571.47:064:25First Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:1210.46:489.412:091.612:541.07:054:26Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:0610.97:439.91:051.31:490.47:054:27Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon7:5911.58:3510.41:590.92:41-0.27:044:28Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:4912.19:2411.02:510.43:31-0.87:034:30Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:3812.710:1211.63:42-0.14:19-1.47:024:31Full Moon24Wed
25Thu10:2713.111:0012.14:31-0.65:06-1.87:024:32Full Moon25Thu
26Fri11:1713.311:4912.45:21-1.05:54-1.97:014:34Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:0713.26:13-1.26:44-1.97:004:35Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:3912.61:0012.97:05-1.27:34-1.66:594:37Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:3112.51:5512.38:01-1.08:28-1.16:584:38Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:2512.32:5311.78:59-0.79:24-0.56:574:39Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:2411.93:5611.010:02-0.310:250.06:564:41Third Quarter31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8414684)

Common Questions About Bucksport, ME Tides

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

Slack tide in Bucksport, ME is approximately 6:33 am — 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 Bucksport, ME?

Bucksport, ME is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 Bucksport, 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 Bucksport, ME?

Tide predictions for Bucksport, 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 Bucksport, ME?

Tide data for Bucksport, ME is sourced from NOAA Station #8414684. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8414684.

What is the moon phase in Bucksport, ME tonight?

Tonight the moon over Bucksport, ME is First Quarter (36% illuminated). This places Bucksport, 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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