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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME.
Next low tide : in 5m at 11:56 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:12 pm (11.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:29 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8414721
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME Tides - Apr 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:3711.69:1811.12:190.33:00-0.66:177:01Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:3911.910:1311.63:22-0.23:57-0.96:157:02Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:3612.111:0512.04:20-0.64:50-1.16:137:03New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:2812.211:5212.25:14-1.05:38-1.16:117:05New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:1612.16:03-1.26:23-0.96:097:06New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:3512.31:0011.86:48-1.27:04-0.66:087:07New Moon6Tue
7Wed1:1612.11:4311.47:30-0.97:45-0.16:067:08Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:5511.72:2710.88:14-0.68:270.46:047:10Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:3711.33:1410.39:00-0.19:121.06:027:11Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:2210.84:049.89:490.410:011.56:017:12First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:1110.44:569.410:400.810:531.95:597:13First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:0310.05:569.111:351.211:522.15:577:14First Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:059.77:039.112:381.45:557:16First Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:169.68:039.212:582.21:411.45:537:17First Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:169.78:529.52:002.02:331.35:527:18Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:049.99:339.92:511.73:171.15:507:19Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:4710.210:1010.23:351.33:560.95:487:21Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:2510.410:4310.64:150.94:330.75:477:22Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:0110.711:1511.14:540.45:080.55:457:23Full Moon19Mon
20Tue11:3710.911:4911.55:310.05:440.25:437:24Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:1511.16:10-0.56:220.15:427:26Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:2611.912:5511.36:50-0.87:020.05:407:27Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:0812.21:4011.37:34-1.07:470.05:387:28Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:5412.32:3111.18:23-1.08:380.25:377:29Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:4712.23:2810.99:18-0.99:360.45:357:30Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:4511.94:3010.810:18-0.610:380.65:347:32Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:4811.65:3810.711:22-0.411:460.75:327:33Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:5911.46:5510.812:31-0.35:307:34Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:1811.38:0411.21:010.61:42-0.35:297:35Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:2811.59:0311.62:120.22:43-0.45:277:37Waning Crescent30Fri
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 3:04 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (32% illuminated). This places Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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