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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME.
Next low tide : in 2h 36m at 12:23 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:38 pm (11.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:00 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8414721
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME Tides - Feb 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:4510.911:209.74:331.25:080.06:544:43New Moon1Wed
2Thu11:2110.811:549.65:111.25:430.16:534:44New Moon2Thu
3Fri11:5210.65:431.26:130.26:524:46New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:239.612:1910.56:131.26:410.46:504:47Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:499.712:5010.36:461.27:120.56:494:48Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:189.81:2610.17:241.17:470.76:484:50Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:539.82:079.88:061.28:270.96:474:51Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:349.92:539.58:521.29:091.26:454:53First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:189.93:429.29:411.29:561.56:444:54First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:059.94:368.910:351.210:471.76:434:56First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:5810.05:388.811:351.111:451.86:414:57First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:5810.26:478.912:400.86:404:58Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:0110.67:509.312:471.61:400.36:385:00Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:0011.18:469.81:451.22:36-0.36:375:01Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:5611.79:4110.42:420.63:30-0.96:355:02Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:5112.310:3211.13:380.04:22-1.46:345:04Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:4512.711:2111.74:32-0.65:10-1.86:325:05Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:3612.95:24-1.15:57-2.06:315:07Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:0812.212:2612.86:15-1.56:45-1.96:295:08Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:5712.41:1912.47:08-1.57:35-1.66:285:09Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:4912.32:1711.88:05-1.38:28-1.06:265:11Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:4512.13:1711.19:05-1.09:24-0.36:255:12Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:4211.74:2010.410:07-0.510:230.36:235:14Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:4411.35:319.811:14-0.111:300.96:215:15Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:5410.96:439.512:250.26:205:16Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:0210.77:469.512:411.21:300.36:185:18Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:0210.68:419.51:441.32:270.36:165:19Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:5510.69:329.62:391.33:180.36:155:20Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:4310.610:179.73:291.24:050.36:135:22New Moon29Wed
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 3:30 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 Waning Crescent (30% 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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