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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME.
Next low tide : 6:52 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 00m at 12:54 pm (10.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8414721
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME Tides - Apr 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:2810.63:109.58:570.69:071.65:156:02Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:1710.24:039.19:491.010:002.05:136:03Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:129.85:048.910:451.411:002.25:126:04Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:169.66:128.911:491.55:106:06Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:269.57:099.212:082.212:491.55:086:07Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:249.77:569.51:081.91:391.35:066:08Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:109.98:359.91:571.62:211.15:046:09Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:5210.19:1010.32:401.12:590.95:036:11Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:3010.49:4310.83:200.73:350.75:016:12New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:0710.610:1711.33:590.24:120.54:596:13New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:4410.910:5411.74:38-0.34:490.24:576:14New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:2311.111:3412.15:17-0.75:280.14:556:16New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:0511.25:59-1.06:110.04:546:17Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:1712.312:5211.16:45-1.16:580.14:526:18Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:0612.31:4511.07:37-1.07:510.24:506:19Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:0112.12:4510.88:34-0.88:510.44:496:20First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:0211.83:4910.69:36-0.59:560.64:476:22First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:0811.55:0010.610:41-0.311:070.64:456:23First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:2311.36:1510.911:52-0.24:446:24Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:4111.27:2011.312:230.412:59-0.24:426:25Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:4611.48:1611.71:300.01:57-0.34:406:27Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:4311.49:0712.02:29-0.42:51-0.34:396:28Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:3711.49:5612.13:23-0.73:41-0.24:376:29Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:2711.310:4012.04:13-0.84:270.04:356:30Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:1211.111:2011.94:59-0.85:090.34:346:32Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:5210.811:5611.65:39-0.65:460.64:326:33Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:3010.56:17-0.36:220.94:316:34Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:3011.31:0810.16:550.07:001.34:296:35Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:0610.92:489.88:350.48:411.65:287:36Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:4710.63:329.59:200.79:291.95:267:38Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 3:53 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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