Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:13 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 43m at 5:41 pm (10.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8414721
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME Tides - Aug 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:0010.39:1612.12:53-0.13:020.55:218:01Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue9:5710.810:1212.63:48-0.73:580.05:228:00New Moon2Tue
3Wed10:5211.411:0813.04:42-1.24:55-0.65:237:58New Moon3Wed
4Thu11:4612.05:35-1.75:50-1.05:247:57New Moon4Thu
5Fri12:0213.212:3612.46:24-2.06:42-1.35:267:56Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:5413.21:2612.77:13-2.07:35-1.45:277:54Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:4712.92:1912.78:04-1.78:31-1.35:287:53Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:4312.43:1512.58:58-1.39:31-1.05:297:52Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:4311.84:1412.29:54-0.710:32-0.65:307:50First Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:4511.25:1411.810:52-0.111:36-0.15:317:49First Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:5010.66:1811.411:540.55:327:47First Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:0010.27:2511.112:430.21:010.95:347:46Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat8:0510.08:2511.01:490.32:051.15:357:44Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:0110.09:1811.02:470.43:011.25:367:43Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon9:5310.010:0710.93:390.43:521.25:377:41Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:4010.010:5110.94:270.44:381.25:387:40Full Moon16Tue
17Wed11:2210.011:3010.85:100.45:181.25:397:38Full Moon17Wed
18Thu11:5810.15:470.45:521.15:417:37Full Moon18Thu
19Fri12:0310.812:2610.26:170.56:221.05:427:35Full Moon19Fri
20Sat12:2910.712:4910.36:430.56:510.95:437:33Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:5410.71:1310.47:100.57:230.85:447:32Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon1:2410.61:4510.67:410.68:000.75:457:30Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue2:0210.52:2310.78:180.78:430.75:467:28Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed2:4510.33:0710.89:000.89:310.75:487:27Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:3310.13:5610.89:471.010:230.85:497:25Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:259.94:4810.810:381.211:190.75:507:23Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:229.85:4610.911:341.25:517:21Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:269.86:5111.112:220.612:381.25:527:20Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon7:3810.07:5911.51:290.31:440.85:537:18Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue8:4310.69:0212.02:32-0.22:460.35:557:16Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed9:4111.210:0012.53:29-0.73:45-0.35:567:14New Moon31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8414721)

Common Questions About Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME today?

Slack tide in Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME is approximately 8:57 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 Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME?

Fort Point, Penobscot River, 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 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 (55% illuminated). This places Fort Point, Penobscot River, 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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