Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fore River, Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fore River, Portland, ME.
Next low tide : in 1h 22m at 9:05 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:21 pm (9.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418268
Common Questions About Tides

Fore River, Portland, ME Tides - Feb 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:439.94:139.19:58-0.110:180.36:584:50Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:409.65:168.511:010.311:160.96:574:52Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:389.36:228.112:070.56:564:53Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:409.17:277.912:191.41:140.66:554:55Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:409.18:268.01:221.62:140.56:544:56Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:349.29:178.12:191.53:060.46:524:57Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:239.310:028.23:091.43:520.26:514:59Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:069.510:438.43:531.24:330.16:505:00New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:469.611:208.54:331.05:100.06:495:01New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:239.611:558.75:100.95:430.06:475:03New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:589.65:450.86:140.06:465:04New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:278.812:319.56:200.76:450.16:455:05Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:588.91:059.36:550.77:160.26:435:07Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:298.91:419.07:320.77:500.46:425:08Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:039.02:218.78:120.78:280.66:405:10Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:419.03:068.48:570.79:110.96:395:11First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:259.13:588.19:480.710:001.16:375:12First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:169.14:567.910:440.710:561.36:365:14First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:149.26:027.811:480.611:581.36:355:15First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:199.47:138.012:560.36:335:16Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:279.88:188.51:061.12:02-0.26:315:18Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:3110.49:169.12:110.53:02-0.86:305:19Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:3010.910:109.73:11-0.13:56-1.36:285:20Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:2511.311:0210.24:07-0.74:48-1.76:275:21Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:1911.411:5110.65:01-1.15:37-1.86:255:23Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:1011.35:54-1.46:24-1.76:235:24Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:3910.81:0110.96:46-1.47:11-1.36:225:25Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:2610.71:5310.37:38-1.17:59-0.76:205:27Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:1510.42:479.68:32-0.78:500.06:195:28Waning Gibbous29Sun
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 12:13 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 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 Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated). This places Fore River, Portland, 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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