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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME.
Next low tide : in 41m at 9:00 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:12 am (11.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:07 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8414721
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME Tides - Oct 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:3510.26:5811.212:140.012:361.06:336:16Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:4710.48:0911.21:270.01:510.96:346:14Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:4710.79:0811.32:300.02:530.56:356:12Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:4011.010:0111.33:24-0.13:480.36:376:10Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:2711.210:5011.14:130.04:380.16:386:08New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:1011.311:3410.94:580.25:220.06:396:07New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:4811.25:370.56:010.16:406:05New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:1210.712:2011.06:110.86:340.26:416:03New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:4510.312:4610.96:401.17:050.36:436:01Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:1410.01:1210.77:091.47:370.66:445:59Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:439.71:4410.57:411.68:140.86:455:58Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:199.52:2310.38:191.98:571.16:465:56Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:029.23:1010.19:042.29:461.36:485:54First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:529.04:019.99:552.410:381.56:495:52First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:458.84:569.710:502.511:351.66:505:51First Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:448.95:569.711:502.46:525:49First Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:499.17:029.912:351.512:552.16:535:47Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:489.78:0310.21:331.21:551.56:545:46Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:3510.48:5510.62:230.92:460.86:555:44Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:1811.19:4311.13:080.43:350.06:575:42Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:0111.910:3211.43:520.14:23-0.76:585:41Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:4712.511:2111.74:38-0.35:12-1.46:595:39Full Moon22Sun
23Mon11:3413.05:24-0.56:01-1.87:015:38Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:1011.812:2113.36:12-0.66:50-1.97:025:36Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:5911.71:1113.27:01-0.57:42-1.87:035:34Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:5211.52:0512.97:53-0.28:39-1.47:055:33Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:5211.13:0712.48:520.29:41-0.97:065:31Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:5910.84:1411.89:580.510:46-0.57:075:30Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:0710.64:2511.310:080.810:54-0.16:094:28Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:1710.55:4011.011:220.96:104:27Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue6:2410.76:4910.812:020.112:340.86:114:26Waning Crescent31Tue
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 12:06 am — 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 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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