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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME.
Next low tide : 9:49 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 28m at 3:27 pm (11.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:25 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8414721
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME Tides - Mar 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:5711.63:3210.49:19-0.59:340.56:125:23Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:5211.14:349.710:190.110:321.16:105:24Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:5310.65:439.211:250.611:391.66:085:25Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:0210.26:529.012:340.86:075:27Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri7:0810.17:519.012:481.91:350.96:055:28Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:0410.18:439.21:481.82:290.86:035:29Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:5410.29:309.32:391.73:170.76:015:30Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:3910.310:119.53:261.54:000.65:595:32Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:1910.410:469.74:071.34:360.55:585:33New Moon9Tue
10Wed10:5110.411:149.94:411.15:050.55:565:34New Moon10Wed
11Thu11:1910.511:3610.25:120.95:310.55:545:36New Moon11Thu
12Fri11:4510.55:410.65:570.55:525:37New Moon12Fri
13Sat12:0010.412:1610.56:130.46:280.55:505:38Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:3110.712:5210.36:490.37:030.75:495:39Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:0810.81:3510.17:310.27:440.95:475:41Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:5110.92:239.98:180.38:311.15:455:42First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:4010.83:169.69:110.49:241.45:435:43First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:3410.84:159.310:090.510:221.55:415:45First Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:3410.75:259.211:160.511:301.55:395:46First Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:4510.86:449.512:290.35:385:47Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:0111.17:5210.112:431.21:36-0.15:365:48Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:0711.68:4910.81:500.62:34-0.65:345:50Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:0712.09:4211.52:51-0.13:28-1.05:325:51Full Moon23Tue
24Wed10:0312.310:3212.13:48-0.74:19-1.35:305:52Full Moon24Wed
25Thu10:5412.411:1812.54:41-1.35:06-1.45:285:53Full Moon25Thu
26Fri11:4212.35:30-1.55:50-1.25:265:54Full Moon26Fri
27Sat12:0112.612:2911.96:17-1.56:33-0.85:255:56Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:4512.41:1811.47:05-1.37:19-0.25:235:57Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:3212.02:1010.77:56-0.88:080.55:215:58Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:2211.43:0410.18:49-0.29:011.15:195:59Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:1510.84:029.59:450.49:571.75:176:01Third 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 6:38 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 66% 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 (66% 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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