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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME.
Next low tide : in 3h 23m at 5:04 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:17 am (11.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8414721
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME Tides - Oct 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:109.05:249.811:042.311:561.45:325:17Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:179.06:329.812:132.35:335:15Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:149.27:289.912:561.41:132.15:345:13Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:029.58:1510.11:461.22:021.75:365:12Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:439.88:5710.22:291.12:451.45:375:10Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:2010.19:3510.33:071.03:241.15:385:08New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:5110.410:0910.43:411.04:000.75:395:06New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:1810.710:4010.54:120.94:330.45:415:04New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:4611.111:1110.54:420.85:070.15:425:03New Moon9Tue
10Wed11:1811.411:4710.55:150.85:42-0.25:435:01Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:5511.65:500.86:22-0.35:444:59Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:2710.512:3711.76:300.87:07-0.25:464:57Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:1310.31:2611.67:171.08:00-0.15:474:56Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:0710.12:2211.48:111.28:580.15:484:54First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:079.93:2411.29:121.310:010.35:494:52First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:139.94:3111.010:191.411:100.35:514:50First Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:2810.15:4911.011:331.25:524:49Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:4110.67:0411.212:200.112:480.65:534:47Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:4111.28:0511.51:23-0.11:510.05:544:45Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:3411.89:0111.72:17-0.42:47-0.65:564:44Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:2312.39:5411.73:08-0.53:41-1.05:574:42Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:1112.510:4411.63:57-0.44:30-1.25:584:40Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:5512.511:2911.34:43-0.25:16-1.26:004:39Full Moon23Tue
24Wed11:3612.35:250.16:00-1.06:014:37Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:1310.912:1611.96:060.56:43-0.66:024:36Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:5610.412:5811.46:481.07:280.06:044:34Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:4310.01:4410.97:341.58:180.56:054:33Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:349.52:3610.48:251.99:100.96:064:31Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:289.23:3110.09:202.210:051.36:084:30Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:259.04:309.610:192.411:031.56:094:28Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:279.15:379.511:242.46:104:27Third Quarter31Wed
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 8:10 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (0% illuminated). This places Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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