Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : 10:27 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 38m at 4:07 pm (9.6 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 - Aug 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:048.57:2310.312:520.31:010.95:298:04Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:138.58:2910.51:590.12:060.85:308:03Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:198.79:3310.83:05-0.23:110.65:318:02Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:209.110:3211.14:06-0.64:120.35:328:01Full Moon4Fri
5Sat11:169.511:2911.25:02-0.95:090.05:347:59Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:109.85:55-1.16:05-0.25:357:58Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:2211.21:0010.06:45-1.16:58-0.35:367:57Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:1311.01:4710.17:32-0.97:49-0.25:377:55Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:0310.52:3310.18:17-0.58:400.05:387:54Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:529.93:209.99:020.09:320.35:397:52Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:449.34:089.69:490.610:250.75:407:51Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:378.74:589.310:371.111:211.05:417:50Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:328.25:509.011:281.65:427:48Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:307.86:458.812:191.312:222.05:447:47Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:317.67:438.81:201.41:212.25:457:45Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:307.68:408.92:211.42:202.15:467:44Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:247.89:309.23:151.23:131.95:477:42Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:108.010:169.44:020.93:591.75:487:41Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:538.310:579.74:430.64:411.45:497:39New Moon19Sat
20Sun11:318.711:369.95:200.45:201.05:507:37New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:079.05:550.15:590.75:517:36New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:1410.012:429.36:280.06:380.45:537:34New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:5110.01:169.77:03-0.17:180.25:547:33Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:2910.01:519.97:39-0.18:000.05:557:31Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:109.82:3010.18:180.08:450.05:567:29Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:559.53:1410.29:010.29:350.05:577:28Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:469.14:0510.19:490.510:300.15:587:26First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:438.85:0110.010:430.811:310.35:597:24First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:468.56:0410.011:431.06:007:22First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:558.37:1310.012:380.412:491.16:027:21Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu8:068.58:2310.21:490.31:591.06:037:19Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 7:17 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 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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