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 3h 58m 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 - Jan 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:459.61:5710.07:440.28:15-0.37:144:14Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:349.42:499.38:370.59:040.27:144:15Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:249.23:438.89:320.99:530.77:144:16Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:159.04:398.310:281.110:431.17:144:17Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:068.85:367.911:261.311:361.57:144:18Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:598.76:367.712:261.37:144:19Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:538.87:337.712:321.71:251.17:144:20Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:459.08:257.91:261.72:170.97:144:21Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:339.29:128.12:161.53:020.67:134:22Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:169.59:558.33:001.33:430.37:134:23Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:579.810:358.63:411.14:220.07:134:24New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:3610.011:138.84:210.84:58-0.37:124:25New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:1510.211:509.15:000.55:35-0.57:124:27New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:5410.35:400.36:12-0.77:124:28Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:279.412:3410.36:220.16:51-0.87:114:29Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:059.61:1610.17:06-0.17:32-0.77:114:30Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:479.82:039.97:53-0.18:17-0.57:104:31Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:349.92:569.58:46-0.19:07-0.37:094:33First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:259.93:549.19:43-0.110:010.07:094:34First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:229.94:578.810:440.011:000.37:084:35First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:239.96:068.611:510.07:074:37Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:2910.07:178.612:040.51:01-0.17:074:38Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:3510.28:228.81:120.52:07-0.57:064:39Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:3710.59:209.22:160.33:06-0.87:054:40Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:3410.710:149.53:150.04:00-1.17:044:42Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:2610.811:039.74:09-0.24:49-1.27:034:43Full Moon26Tue
27Wed11:1610.811:499.85:00-0.45:36-1.27:024:44Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:0210.65:48-0.46:19-1.07:014:46Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:339.812:4610.26:33-0.37:00-0.67:004:47Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:149.71:309.77:180.07:41-0.26:594:48Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun1:569.52:159.18:030.38:220.36:584:50Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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