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 5m at 9:49 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:118.89:2710.52:560.03:060.76:047:17Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:099.210:2410.73:55-0.34:060.36:057:15Full Moon2Sat
3Sun11:019.711:1710.84:48-0.65:00-0.16:067:14Full Moon3Sun
4Mon11:5010.05:36-0.75:52-0.36:077:12Full Moon4Mon
5Tue12:0710.712:3510.26:21-0.66:40-0.46:087:10Full Moon5Tue
6Wed12:5410.41:1710.27:04-0.47:27-0.36:097:08Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:4010.01:5810.17:450.08:12-0.16:107:07Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:259.52:409.88:260.58:580.36:127:05Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:118.93:249.59:091.19:470.76:137:03Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:018.44:129.19:551.610:391.16:147:01Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:557.95:058.810:452.011:351.46:156:59Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:527.66:028.611:402.26:166:57Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:517.57:028.512:351.612:392.36:176:56Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:517.68:028.71:381.61:412.26:186:54Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:457.88:559.02:341.42:372.06:196:52Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:328.29:419.33:221.13:261.56:216:50Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:138.710:239.64:020.74:091.16:226:48Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:519.211:039.94:390.44:490.66:236:47New Moon18Mon
19Tue11:279.611:4310.05:140.15:290.16:246:45New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:0310.15:50-0.16:10-0.36:256:43New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:2410.112:4010.46:28-0.26:52-0.66:266:41Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:0510.01:1910.67:07-0.27:37-0.76:276:39Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:499.82:0210.77:500.08:24-0.66:296:37Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:379.51:5010.57:370.38:17-0.45:305:35Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:319.12:4510.38:290.69:16-0.15:315:34First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:338.73:4810.09:281.010:200.25:325:32First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:408.54:569.810:341.211:290.45:335:30First Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:508.56:089.811:441.25:345:28Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:598.77:179.912:400.412:571.05:355:26Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:019.18:1910.11:450.12:020.65:375:25Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 12:58 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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