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 3h 49m 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 - Jun 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:339.95:119.811:001.311:261.94:538:12Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:259.76:019.911:491.44:528:13Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:239.56:5510.212:231.712:411.54:528:14Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:249.67:4810.61:221.41:341.44:518:15Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:219.88:3611.12:160.92:241.24:518:15Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:1210.19:2411.73:060.33:120.94:518:16Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:0310.410:1212.23:56-0.24:010.64:508:17New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:5410.811:0312.74:46-0.84:530.34:508:17New Moon8Fri
9Sat11:4611.211:5513.05:37-1.35:45-0.14:508:18New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:3611.56:27-1.66:36-0.34:508:19Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:4713.21:2811.87:17-1.87:30-0.44:508:19Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:4013.12:2411.98:09-1.78:28-0.44:498:20Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:3912.73:2411.99:06-1.49:30-0.34:498:20Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:4212.24:2511.910:05-1.110:35-0.24:498:21First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:4611.75:2611.811:04-0.611:410.04:498:21First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:5311.26:3011.812:05-0.24:498:22First Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:0410.87:3411.712:500.01:100.24:498:22Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:0910.68:3211.71:560.02:110.54:498:22Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:0710.49:2411.62:54-0.13:060.84:508:23Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:0110.310:1411.53:48-0.13:571.04:508:23Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:5110.111:0011.34:380.04:451.24:508:23Full Moon21Thu
22Fri11:3710.011:4011.15:240.15:281.44:508:23Full Moon22Fri
23Sat12:179.96:040.26:051.54:508:23Full Moon23Sat
24Sun12:1511.012:519.86:390.36:371.64:518:23Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:4410.91:209.87:090.57:081.64:518:24Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:1210.71:489.87:390.57:431.64:528:24Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:4510.62:209.98:130.68:231.64:528:24Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:2410.52:5910.08:510.89:081.64:528:24Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:0810.33:4210.19:330.99:561.64:538:23Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:5510.14:2710.210:171.010:461.54:538:23Third Quarter30Sat
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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