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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME.
Next low tide : in 2h 12m at 7:47 am (-1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:02 pm (11.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8414721
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME Tides - May 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:1411.27:5511.312:580.41:33-0.15:257:38Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:2311.28:5311.82:080.02:33-0.25:247:40Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:2311.39:4612.13:08-0.43:28-0.25:227:41Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:1811.310:3512.24:04-0.74:19-0.15:217:42Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:1011.211:2212.24:56-0.95:080.15:207:43Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:5711.15:43-0.95:520.35:187:44Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:0512.012:4010.86:26-0.76:320.65:177:46Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:4311.71:2010.57:06-0.47:101.05:167:47Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:1911.41:5810.17:45-0.17:481.35:147:48Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:5611.02:399.88:250.38:301.65:137:49Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:3710.73:249.69:090.79:171.95:127:50Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:2310.34:109.59:561.010:082.15:117:51Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:1210.04:599.410:441.211:012.25:097:53Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:059.75:519.411:341.511:592.25:087:54Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:029.56:499.612:281.65:077:55Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:079.47:429.81:002.01:221.65:067:56Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:059.58:2610.21:571.62:101.55:057:57Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:539.79:0510.72:451.22:531.45:047:58Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:369.99:4411.13:290.73:351.25:037:59Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:2010.210:2611.64:130.24:171.05:028:00New Moon20Mon
21Tue11:0410.511:1012.14:57-0.35:020.75:018:01New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:5010.811:5612.55:42-0.85:480.45:008:02New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:3511.16:28-1.16:360.24:598:03Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:4412.71:2411.27:15-1.37:260.14:598:05Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:3512.72:1711.38:06-1.38:210.14:588:05Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:3012.53:1711.49:02-1.19:220.14:578:06Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:3212.24:1911.410:01-0.910:270.24:568:07First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:3711.85:2211.511:01-0.611:340.24:568:08First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:4511.36:2811.612:04-0.34:558:09First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:5911.07:3411.812:450.11:100.04:548:10Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:0710.98:3311.91:53-0.12:110.24:548:11Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 10:54 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 Waxing Crescent (14% 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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