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Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME

57°
H -°
L 55°
WSW
1mph
High tide
3:48 am
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Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME.
Next low tide : 9:45 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 26m at 3:48 am (9.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8414721
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Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME Tides - Aug 1863

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DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:5312.45:41-1.95:59-1.24:257:05Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:1113.012:4312.56:29-1.86:52-1.24:267:03Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:0412.61:3512.47:19-1.47:48-0.94:277:02Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:0012.02:3012.28:12-0.98:46-0.64:287:01Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:5911.33:2611.89:06-0.29:46-0.14:297:00Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:5910.74:2511.410:030.410:480.34:316:58Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:0310.15:2811.011:031.011:550.64:326:57Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:119.76:3210.812:091.44:336:56Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:139.67:3010.712:580.71:111.54:346:54Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:089.68:2210.71:540.72:051.64:356:53Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:579.69:0810.72:440.72:531.54:366:51Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:439.79:5110.73:300.63:371.54:376:50New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:239.810:2810.74:110.64:161.44:396:48New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:569.910:5810.74:460.54:491.24:406:47New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:2210.111:2410.75:140.55:191.04:416:45New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:4510.311:5210.85:410.55:500.84:426:44Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:1310.66:090.46:240.74:436:42Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:2610.712:4710.86:420.57:030.64:446:40Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:0510.61:2710.97:210.67:480.54:466:39Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:5110.42:1411.08:050.78:380.54:476:37First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:4110.23:0411.18:540.99:330.54:486:36First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:369.93:5911.19:471.110:320.54:496:34First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:369.85:0011.110:461.211:390.44:506:32First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:469.86:1011.311:531.14:516:30Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:0010.17:2011.712:480.11:020.74:536:29Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:0410.78:2212.21:51-0.42:050.24:546:27Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:0211.39:2012.52:48-0.93:04-0.44:556:25Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:5611.910:1612.83:43-1.34:01-0.94:566:24Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:4712.311:0812.84:34-1.54:54-1.34:576:22Full Moon29Sat
30Sun11:3412.611:5712.65:21-1.55:44-1.44:586:20Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:2012.66:07-1.36:33-1.35:006:18Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8414721)

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Common Questions About Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME?

Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 39% 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 Fort Point, Penobscot River, 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 Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME?

Tide predictions for Fort Point, Penobscot River, 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 Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME?

Tide data for Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME is sourced from NOAA Station #8414721. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8414721.

What is the moon phase in Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME tonight?

Tonight the moon over Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME is First Quarter (39% illuminated). This places Fort Point, Penobscot River, 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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