Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : in 2h 02m at 8:42 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Nov 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:5511.85:40-0.76:21-1.86:164:32Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:3710.312:4811.56:33-0.47:15-1.46:184:31Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:339.91:4510.97:280.08:12-0.96:194:29Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:329.52:4510.38:270.59:13-0.36:204:28Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:349.13:509.89:310.910:160.26:224:27Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:378.94:549.310:381.211:170.56:234:25Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:388.95:589.011:441.26:244:24Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:369.06:598.812:180.812:481.26:264:23Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:299.27:558.81:140.91:460.96:274:22Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:179.48:448.82:031.02:360.76:284:21Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:599.59:288.82:471.03:190.46:304:20Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:379.710:108.83:261.13:590.36:314:19New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:149.710:498.84:031.14:370.26:324:18New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:499.811:268.74:381.25:120.26:334:17New Moon14Sat
15Sun11:249.75:121.25:470.26:354:16New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:038.612:009.75:481.36:230.26:364:15Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:398.512:369.66:251.47:000.36:374:14Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:178.41:159.57:041.47:410.46:394:13Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:578.31:589.47:481.58:250.56:404:12Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:438.42:479.38:371.59:130.56:414:11First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:338.53:429.29:311.410:040.56:424:11First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:258.84:409.110:291.110:580.46:444:10First Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:209.25:429.211:300.811:540.36:454:09First Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:169.86:459.312:320.26:464:09Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:1210.37:479.612:520.11:34-0.46:474:08Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:0710.98:459.81:49-0.12:32-1.06:494:07Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:0011.49:4110.12:44-0.43:26-1.56:504:07Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:5311.710:3510.23:37-0.54:20-1.86:514:06Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:4611.811:2910.14:30-0.65:13-1.86:524:06Full Moon29Sun
30Mon11:3911.65:23-0.56:06-1.76:534:06Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 11:48 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 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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