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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME.
Next low tide : 8:19 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 14m at 2:21 pm (11.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8414721
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME Tides - Sep 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:1911.56:06-0.66:24-0.35:587:11Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:3611.612:5611.46:45-0.37:04-0.25:597:09Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:1511.21:3111.27:200.17:420.16:017:07Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:5110.82:0511.07:550.58:210.46:027:06Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:2910.32:4210.78:330.99:030.76:037:04Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:109.93:2310.49:141.49:501.16:047:02Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:569.44:1010.110:011.710:411.46:057:00Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:479.15:019.810:512.111:371.66:066:58Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:458.86:009.711:472.36:076:56Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:588.87:109.712:411.712:512.36:096:54Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:029.08:1010.01:441.51:532.16:106:53Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:509.48:5810.32:351.22:441.76:116:51Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:319.89:4110.73:190.93:291.26:126:49Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:0810.410:2211.13:590.54:120.66:136:47New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:4511.011:0311.54:380.14:560.06:146:45New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:2411.611:4611.85:18-0.25:39-0.66:166:43New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:0412.25:58-0.56:23-1.06:176:41New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:2911.912:4712.66:40-0.77:08-1.36:186:39Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:1511.91:3312.77:24-0.77:57-1.46:196:38Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:0511.72:2412.68:14-0.58:53-1.26:206:36Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:0211.33:2212.49:09-0.19:54-0.86:216:34First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:0510.94:2512.010:110.310:59-0.56:236:32First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:1310.65:3611.611:180.66:246:30First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:3010.56:5511.412:10-0.212:330.76:256:28Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:4410.68:0711.51:23-0.21:480.66:266:26Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:4611.09:0811.62:28-0.22:520.36:276:24Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:4011.310:0211.63:24-0.33:480.06:296:23Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:3011.510:5311.54:15-0.34:39-0.26:306:21Full Moon28Fri
29Sat11:1511.511:3811.35:02-0.25:25-0.36:316:19Full Moon29Sat
30Sun11:5511.55:430.16:06-0.26:326:17Full Moon30Sun
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 5:20 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 17% 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 (17% 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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