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 4h 03m 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 - Mar 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:5010.85:400.25:580.16:115:23Full Moon1Wed
2Thu12:0810.612:2210.56:130.36:270.46:105:24Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:3510.512:5210.26:460.46:570.76:085:25Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:0310.41:259.87:210.57:311.06:065:27Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:3710.32:049.58:010.88:111.46:045:28Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:1710.12:489.18:461.08:551.76:035:29Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:039.93:378.79:361.39:442.16:015:31Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:539.74:338.510:311.510:392.35:595:32Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:499.65:418.411:341.611:422.35:575:33Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:569.66:538.612:401.45:555:35Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:0110.07:489.112:472.01:361.05:545:36Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:5610.48:339.81:431.52:230.55:525:37Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:4511.09:1710.52:330.93:080.05:505:38Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:3311.510:0011.33:220.13:52-0.55:485:40New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:2011.910:4312.04:11-0.64:35-0.95:465:41New Moon15Wed
16Thu11:0712.111:2612.64:58-1.35:18-1.25:455:42New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:5412.25:45-1.76:03-1.25:435:43Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:1212.912:4311.96:34-1.96:50-1.05:415:45Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:0112.91:3811.57:28-1.77:43-0.55:395:46Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:5612.62:3810.98:26-1.38:410.05:375:47First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:5712.13:4410.49:30-0.89:450.55:355:48First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:0311.54:5710.010:38-0.310:560.95:335:50First Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:1911.16:149.911:530.05:325:51First Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:3610.97:2110.112:151.01:020.15:305:52Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:4111.08:1710.41:240.92:020.05:285:53Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:3711.09:0810.62:230.62:540.05:265:55Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:2810.99:5410.83:150.43:410.15:245:56Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:1410.810:3410.84:020.34:230.35:225:57Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:5410.611:0810.84:430.24:580.55:205:58Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:2810.411:3510.75:180.25:280.85:196:00Full Moon30Thu
31Fri11:5710.25:480.35:541.05:176:01Full Moon31Fri
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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