Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portland, ME.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 35m at 1:24 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:36 am (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - Oct 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:299.99:4810.63:15-0.53:32-0.25:385:23New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:1610.210:3810.64:03-0.64:23-0.55:395:21New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:0110.411:2610.34:48-0.55:11-0.65:405:19New Moon3Thu
4Fri11:4310.55:31-0.35:57-0.65:415:17New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:1110.012:2410.36:120.16:41-0.45:425:16Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:559.51:0510.06:530.67:250.05:445:14Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:409.01:479.67:351.18:110.45:455:12Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:288.52:339.28:201.69:010.95:465:10First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:208.13:258.89:092.09:561.25:475:09First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:167.84:228.610:042.310:531.55:485:07First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:147.65:218.511:032.411:531.65:505:05First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:137.76:218.512:042.35:515:03First Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:087.97:188.812:511.41:032.05:525:02Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:578.38:079.11:421.21:541.65:535:00Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:398.88:519.42:250.82:391.15:544:58Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:179.39:339.63:030.53:200.65:564:57Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:539.810:139.83:400.24:000.05:574:55Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:2910.210:549.94:160.04:41-0.45:584:53Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:0710.611:379.94:55-0.15:23-0.75:594:52Full Moon19Sat
20Sun11:4710.85:35-0.16:07-0.96:014:50Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:219.812:3010.96:180.16:54-0.96:024:49Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:089.61:1710.77:050.37:45-0.76:034:47Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:019.22:1110.57:570.68:42-0.46:044:45Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:018.93:1210.18:550.99:450.06:064:44Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:078.74:209.810:001.210:520.26:074:42Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:158.75:319.711:101.26:084:41Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:238.96:429.712:010.312:221.16:104:39Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:269.37:469.81:060.21:310.76:114:38Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:219.78:439.92:040.02:300.26:124:36Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:1010.19:359.92:55-0.13:22-0.26:134:35New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:5510.410:239.93:41-0.14:10-0.56:154:34New Moon31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8418150)

Common Questions About Portland, ME Tides

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

Slack tide in Portland, ME is approximately 4:30 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 Portland, ME?

Portland, 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 Portland, 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 Portland, ME?

Tide predictions for Portland, 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 Portland, ME?

Tide data for Portland, ME is sourced from NOAA Station #8418150. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8418150.

What is the moon phase in Portland, ME tonight?

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