Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portland, ME.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:03 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 59m at 2:55 am (9.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - Jul 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:337.99:389.53:241.13:191.75:038:26Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:208.110:229.74:090.74:041.65:038:26Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:058.311:0510.04:510.44:471.35:048:25Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:478.611:4710.35:320.15:301.15:048:25Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:288.96:13-0.26:140.85:058:25Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:2910.51:099.26:53-0.46:580.65:068:25Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:1210.61:519.57:34-0.67:450.45:068:24Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:5710.62:349.88:17-0.78:330.25:078:24Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:4410.43:2110.09:03-0.69:260.15:088:23Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:3610.14:1110.29:51-0.510:220.15:098:23Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:339.85:0510.310:43-0.211:220.15:098:22Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:339.46:0210.411:380.15:108:22Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:379.07:0210.412:240.112:370.45:118:21Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:448.98:0510.51:300.01:400.65:128:21Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:508.99:0610.62:37-0.12:440.75:138:20Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:519.010:0410.73:38-0.33:430.65:148:19Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:479.110:5810.84:34-0.54:390.55:148:19New Moon17Fri
18Sat11:409.311:4910.85:26-0.65:310.45:158:18New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:289.46:15-0.66:210.45:168:17New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:3610.61:139.46:59-0.57:080.55:178:16Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:2110.31:559.47:41-0.37:520.65:188:15Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:0410.02:379.48:210.08:370.85:198:14Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:489.53:189.39:010.49:231.05:208:14Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:329.04:019.19:410.810:101.25:218:13First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:208.64:459.010:241.110:591.45:228:12First Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:108.25:328.911:081.511:511.55:238:11First Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:027.86:218.811:561.85:248:10First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:597.67:148.912:471.612:482.05:258:09Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:587.68:099.11:451.51:442.05:268:07Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:537.89:019.42:421.22:391.85:278:06Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:448.19:499.83:320.93:291.55:288:05Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 5:59 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). This places Portland, ME in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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