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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME.
Next low tide : 11:12 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 44m at 4:46 pm (10.5 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 - Apr 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:3710.91:0310.37:000.27:130.85:176:01Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:1811.01:4810.27:440.27:581.05:156:02Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:0511.02:3810.08:330.38:491.15:136:04First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:5610.93:339.99:270.39:441.25:116:05First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:5210.84:329.910:250.410:451.25:096:06First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:5410.85:4010.111:290.311:530.95:086:07First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:0411.06:5110.612:360.05:066:08Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:1411.47:5311.21:010.41:37-0.45:046:10Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:1611.88:4811.92:03-0.32:33-0.85:026:11Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:1412.29:4112.53:00-0.93:27-1.15:006:12Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:1012.410:3212.93:56-1.54:19-1.34:596:13Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:0212.511:2013.14:49-1.95:08-1.44:576:15Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:5212.45:39-2.05:55-1.24:556:16Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:0713.012:4112.06:27-1.96:43-0.84:536:17Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:5512.71:3311.57:18-1.47:34-0.24:526:18Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:4812.22:3011.08:12-0.98:290.44:506:20Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:4411.63:2810.59:09-0.39:270.94:486:21Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:4211.04:2810.110:070.210:281.34:466:22Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:4510.55:329.811:090.711:351.64:456:23Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:5210.16:359.812:130.94:436:24Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:5510.17:2910.012:401.61:111.04:416:26Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:4910.18:1610.11:351.42:001.04:406:27Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:3610.18:5910.32:241.22:441.04:386:28Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:2010.29:3710.53:071.03:231.04:376:29Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:5910.210:0910.63:470.83:581.04:356:31New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:3210.210:3610.84:220.54:291.04:336:32New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:0110.311:0211.04:530.34:591.04:326:33New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:2910.411:3311.35:250.15:310.94:306:34New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:0310.55:59-0.16:070.84:296:35Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:1011.41:4210.57:38-0.27:480.85:277:37Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 7:59 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 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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