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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME.
Next low tide : in 5h 27m at 11:12 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:24 am (9.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8414721
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME Tides - Feb 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:1010.01:1910.27:180.97:400.56:544:43Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:4610.12:0110.08:001.08:210.76:534:44Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:2710.12:469.78:471.09:040.96:524:46First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:1210.13:359.49:361.19:511.26:504:47First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:0010.14:289.210:291.110:431.36:494:49First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:5410.15:299.111:281.011:411.46:484:50First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:5410.36:369.312:320.76:474:51Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:5610.77:389.712:421.21:310.26:454:53Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:5311.38:3410.21:400.72:26-0.46:444:54Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:4811.99:2810.92:350.23:19-1.06:434:56Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:4312.410:2011.53:30-0.44:10-1.66:414:57Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:3612.811:1012.14:24-1.05:00-2.06:404:58Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:2713.111:5812.55:16-1.55:47-2.26:385:00Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:1813.06:08-1.86:36-2.26:375:01Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:4812.71:1112.67:01-1.87:27-1.96:365:03Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:4212.62:0912.17:58-1.68:22-1.36:345:04Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri2:3912.33:1011.48:58-1.29:19-0.76:335:05Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:3911.94:1510.810:00-0.710:20-0.16:315:07Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:4311.55:2510.211:08-0.311:280.46:295:08Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:5211.16:3610.012:190.06:285:10Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:5910.97:389.912:380.71:230.16:265:11Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:5810.98:339.91:400.82:190.16:255:12Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:5010.99:2410.02:350.83:110.16:235:14Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:3810.810:0910.13:250.83:570.16:215:15Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:2110.810:4810.14:090.84:370.16:205:16New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:5810.711:2110.14:470.85:110.26:185:18New Moon26Sun
27Mon11:2810.611:4710.25:180.75:380.36:165:19New Moon27Mon
28Tue11:5210.55:460.66:030.46:155:20New Moon28Tue
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 2:18 am — 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 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 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 (46% 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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