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 : 10:29 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 39m at 4:28 am (9.9 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 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:1812.410:4212.74:08-1.34:32-1.45:176:01Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:0912.711:3013.24:59-1.95:20-1.65:156:02Full Moon2Mon
3Tue11:5912.75:49-2.26:08-1.65:136:03Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:1813.312:5112.46:40-2.26:58-1.35:126:04Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:1013.11:4812.07:35-1.97:54-0.85:106:06Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:0812.72:5011.48:34-1.48:54-0.25:086:07Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:1012.13:5510.99:37-0.99:580.35:066:08Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:1611.65:0510.510:43-0.411:080.75:046:09Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:2811.16:1510.411:530.05:036:11Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:3810.97:1810.512:210.912:590.15:016:12Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:3910.88:1210.61:250.81:560.24:596:13Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:3310.89:0110.72:200.72:460.34:576:14Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:2210.79:4610.73:100.63:320.44:556:16Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:0610.710:2510.73:550.54:130.64:546:17New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:4510.510:5810.74:340.44:470.74:526:18New Moon15Sun
16Mon11:1810.411:2310.75:070.45:160.94:506:19New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:4410.211:4510.75:350.45:421.04:496:20New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:0910.16:040.46:101.14:476:22Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:1110.812:3810.16:350.46:441.24:456:23Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:4610.81:169.97:130.57:231.44:446:24Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:2610.72:019.87:560.68:091.54:426:25Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:1310.62:509.78:440.78:591.64:406:27First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:0410.53:429.79:360.79:531.74:396:28First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:5810.44:409.810:310.810:531.54:376:29First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:5810.55:4310.111:320.611:581.24:356:30First Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:0510.76:4810.612:340.34:346:32Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:1111.17:4511.31:020.61:31-0.14:326:33Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:1011.58:3712.02:00-0.12:24-0.54:316:34Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:0611.910:2912.73:55-0.94:16-0.85:297:35Full Moon29Sun
30Mon11:0112.311:2013.24:50-1.55:08-1.15:287:36Full Moon30Mon
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 7:28 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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