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 1h 33m 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 - Sep 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:3611.810:5712.84:23-1.24:42-0.95:577:13New Moon1Thu
2Fri11:2812.411:5013.05:16-1.65:37-1.45:587:11New Moon2Fri
3Sat12:1812.86:05-1.86:28-1.75:597:09New Moon3Sat
4Sun12:4113.01:0512.96:53-1.77:19-1.76:007:07Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:3112.61:5412.87:41-1.48:11-1.46:027:05Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:2412.12:4712.48:32-0.99:07-1.06:037:04Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:2111.53:4311.99:26-0.210:05-0.56:047:02First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:2010.84:4211.410:230.411:060.16:057:00First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:2210.35:4410.911:231.06:066:58First Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:299.96:5210.612:100.512:301.46:076:56First Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:359.77:5510.51:170.71:371.56:096:54Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:329.88:5010.52:170.82:341.46:106:52Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:239.99:3810.63:080.73:241.36:116:51Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:0810.110:2210.63:550.74:091.26:126:49Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:4810.211:0210.64:360.74:491.06:136:47Full Moon15Thu
16Fri11:2310.311:3510.65:120.75:240.86:146:45Full Moon16Fri
17Sat11:5110.55:430.65:550.76:166:43Full Moon17Sat
18Sun12:0210.612:1410.76:100.66:250.56:176:41Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:2810.712:4010.96:380.66:570.36:186:39Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:5910.71:1211.17:100.67:330.26:196:37Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:3610.61:5111.27:470.78:150.26:206:36Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:1910.52:3611.28:300.89:030.26:216:34Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:0810.33:2711.29:190.99:570.36:236:32Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:0210.14:2311.110:141.110:550.46:246:30Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:0110.04:2311.110:131.110:580.35:255:28Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:0710.15:3211.111:191.05:265:26Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:2210.46:4611.412:070.112:310.65:275:24Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:2911.07:5111.81:13-0.31:360.05:295:22Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:2611.78:5012.22:11-0.72:35-0.65:305:21Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:2012.29:4612.53:05-1.03:31-1.15:315:19New Moon30Fri
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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