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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME.
Next low tide : 11:55 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 18m at 5:33 pm (10.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:10 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8414721
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME Tides - Feb 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:0210.712:1011.35:590.26:26-0.56:544:43Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:3810.612:4710.96:380.37:01-0.16:534:44Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:1410.51:2410.47:170.57:360.36:524:46Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:4910.32:0310.07:590.78:150.76:504:47Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:2610.22:469.58:430.98:561.26:494:48Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:0710.03:329.19:301.29:401.66:484:50Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:519.84:238.610:221.410:292.06:474:51Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:429.65:278.311:221.611:262.26:454:53Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:439.56:428.312:291.56:444:54Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:499.77:418.512:292.31:281.36:434:55Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:4310.08:308.81:262.12:180.96:414:57Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:3010.49:139.32:161.73:030.56:404:58Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:1510.99:549.83:021.23:450.06:395:00New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:5911.310:3310.53:490.74:25-0.56:375:01New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:4211.711:1111.24:340.05:05-0.96:365:02New Moon15Tue
16Wed11:2612.011:5211.75:18-0.65:44-1.26:345:04Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:1012.16:03-1.06:26-1.36:335:05Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:3512.112:5911.96:52-1.27:12-1.16:315:07Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:2312.31:5211.57:44-1.28:03-0.76:305:08Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:1612.22:5010.98:42-1.08:58-0.36:285:09First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:1311.93:5310.39:44-0.79:580.36:265:11First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:1611.65:069.910:52-0.311:060.76:255:12First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:3111.26:289.712:09-0.16:235:13Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:4911.27:379.812:240.91:20-0.26:225:15Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:5511.28:3710.11:350.82:21-0.36:205:16Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:5311.39:3110.42:360.63:17-0.46:185:17Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:4611.410:1910.63:310.44:06-0.46:175:19Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:3411.311:0110.74:210.34:49-0.46:155:20Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:1511.111:3710.75:030.25:26-0.26:135:21Full Moon29Tue
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 8:44 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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