Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : in 6h 02m at 10:27 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:40 am (8.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - Mar 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:559.42:248.68:120.38:221.06:175:29Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:369.13:128.18:580.79:051.56:165:30First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:228.84:047.69:481.19:541.96:145:31First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:138.45:017.310:431.410:482.26:125:32First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:118.36:037.211:451.611:492.36:115:34First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:138.27:067.312:501.56:095:35Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:148.58:017.612:522.21:481.26:075:36Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:088.88:488.01:501.82:350.86:055:38Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:559.39:298.62:391.33:170.36:045:39Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:389.710:089.23:230.73:55-0.16:025:40Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:2010.010:459.74:050.14:32-0.56:005:41Full Moon11Sat
12Sun11:0210.211:2310.24:47-0.45:10-0.75:585:42Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:4410.35:30-0.85:50-0.85:575:44Full Moon13Mon
14Tue12:0210.612:2810.26:15-1.16:31-0.75:555:45Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:4310.81:149.97:01-1.27:16-0.45:535:46Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:2810.72:049.57:51-1.08:040.05:515:47Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri2:1810.53:029.08:46-0.68:590.55:495:49Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:1610.14:068.59:47-0.210:010.95:485:50Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:229.75:178.210:550.211:101.25:465:51Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:349.56:318.212:090.45:445:52Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:489.47:398.512:251.31:210.35:425:53Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:569.68:388.91:371.02:220.05:405:55Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:549.89:289.42:390.63:15-0.25:395:56Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:4610.010:139.73:320.14:00-0.35:375:57New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:3310.010:549.94:20-0.24:42-0.25:355:58New Moon25Sat
26Sun11:169.811:3210.05:04-0.45:20-0.15:335:59New Moon26Sun
27Mon11:569.65:44-0.45:560.25:316:01New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:0710.012:359.36:23-0.36:310.65:306:02Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:429.81:148.97:01-0.17:070.95:286:03Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:189.51:548.57:400.37:451.35:266:04Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:569.22:388.18:210.68:271.75:246:05Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 1:33 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 36% 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 (36% 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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