Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fore River, Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fore River, Portland, ME.
Next low tide : 11:25 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 44m at 4:59 pm (9.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418268
Common Questions About Tides

Fore River, Portland, ME Tides - May 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:438.67:298.312:302.01:091.25:337:43First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:438.58:238.51:321.92:051.25:317:44Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:398.69:108.82:301.72:551.15:307:45Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:288.89:539.13:201.33:381.05:287:46Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:138.910:319.54:040.94:170.95:277:47Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:549.111:079.74:430.64:530.75:267:49Full Moon6Sat
7Sun11:349.211:4210.05:210.25:280.75:257:50Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:139.25:58-0.16:040.65:237:51Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:1710.212:519.36:36-0.36:420.65:227:52Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:5410.31:319.27:15-0.47:220.75:217:53Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:3310.42:139.27:57-0.58:060.75:207:54Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:1610.32:599.18:43-0.58:540.85:197:55Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:0410.23:529.09:33-0.39:480.95:177:56Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:5910.14:509.010:29-0.210:471.05:167:58Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:009.95:519.111:27-0.111:510.95:157:59Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:059.86:549.412:29-0.15:148:00Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:129.77:569.812:570.71:31-0.15:138:01Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:199.88:5410.32:050.32:32-0.25:128:02Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:2110.09:4710.73:08-0.23:29-0.35:118:03Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:1810.110:3811.14:05-0.74:21-0.45:108:04New Moon20Sat
21Sun11:1210.211:2611.24:58-1.15:10-0.35:098:05New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:0310.15:48-1.35:59-0.15:088:06New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:1311.212:539.96:37-1.26:460.15:088:07New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:5910.91:409.67:24-1.07:320.55:078:08Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:4510.62:289.38:10-0.78:180.95:068:09Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:3110.23:169.08:57-0.29:071.35:058:10Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:199.74:078.79:460.29:581.65:058:11Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:109.34:588.510:360.610:511.95:048:12First Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:038.95:508.511:260.911:472.05:038:13First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:578.66:418.512:171.25:038:13First Quarter30Tue
31Wed6:538.47:328.712:432.01:081.35:028:14First Quarter31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8418268)

Common Questions About Fore River, Portland, ME Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Fore River, Portland, ME today?

Slack tide in Fore River, Portland, ME is approximately 8:12 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 Fore River, Portland, ME?

Fore River, Portland, ME is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 Fore River, Portland, 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 Fore River, Portland, ME?

Tide predictions for Fore River, Portland, 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 Fore River, Portland, ME?

Tide data for Fore River, Portland, ME is sourced from NOAA Station #8418268. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8418268.

What is the moon phase in Fore River, Portland, ME tonight?

Tonight the moon over Fore River, Portland, ME is First Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Fore River, Portland, 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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