Tides Today & Tomorrow in Friendship, ME

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Friendship, ME.
Next low tide : in 4h 13m at 12:15 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:30 pm (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8416141
Common Questions About Tides

Friendship, ME Tides - Apr 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:2410.09:059.52:120.42:54-0.46:197:03Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:2510.39:5910.03:16-0.13:50-0.86:177:04Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:2110.510:5010.44:12-0.64:41-1.06:167:05New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:1310.611:3710.65:05-1.05:29-1.06:147:06New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:0210.55:54-1.26:15-0.86:127:08New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:2110.712:4910.36:41-1.16:58-0.56:107:09New Moon6Tue
7Wed1:0410.61:349.97:26-1.07:41-0.16:087:10Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:4610.32:209.48:11-0.68:240.46:077:11Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:309.83:078.98:57-0.29:090.96:057:12Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:159.43:588.59:460.39:581.46:037:14First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:069.04:528.110:380.810:511.86:017:15First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:008.65:487.911:331.111:482.06:007:16First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:588.46:467.912:311.35:587:17First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:578.37:428.012:482.01:301.35:567:18First Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:558.58:338.31:491.82:231.15:557:20Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:478.79:188.72:421.53:100.95:537:21Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:349.09:589.23:291.03:500.65:517:22Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:169.310:369.64:100.54:280.35:497:23Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:579.511:1210.04:500.15:050.15:487:24Full Moon19Mon
20Tue11:379.711:5010.35:30-0.45:44-0.15:467:26Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:199.86:11-0.76:24-0.25:457:27Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:2910.61:019.86:54-0.97:06-0.25:437:28Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:1110.71:479.77:38-1.07:520.05:417:29Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:5610.72:369.58:27-0.98:410.25:407:30Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:4610.53:329.39:20-0.79:370.45:387:32Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:4410.24:339.110:19-0.510:380.75:377:33Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:479.95:399.011:21-0.211:440.85:357:34Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:559.76:459.112:27-0.15:347:35Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:049.67:509.412:540.71:33-0.15:327:36Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:129.78:499.82:030.42:36-0.25:317:38Waning Crescent30Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8416141)

Common Questions About Friendship, ME Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Friendship, ME today?

Slack tide in Friendship, ME is approximately 3:22 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 Friendship, ME?

Friendship, ME is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 Friendship, 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 Friendship, ME?

Tide predictions for Friendship, 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 Friendship, ME?

Tide data for Friendship, ME is sourced from NOAA Station #8416141. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8416141.

What is the moon phase in Friendship, ME tonight?

Tonight the moon over Friendship, ME is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Friendship, 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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