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 5h 01m 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 - Feb 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:399.23:028.68:510.69:050.86:574:51Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:248.93:538.19:411.09:521.36:564:53Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:138.74:487.710:341.210:421.66:554:54Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:068.55:477.411:321.411:371.96:544:55Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:028.56:487.412:341.46:534:57Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:008.67:467.612:371.91:331.26:514:58Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:558.98:367.91:341.72:240.86:504:59Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:439.39:218.32:251.43:080.46:495:01Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:279.710:028.83:100.93:48-0.16:485:02New Moon9Tue
10Wed10:0910.110:419.23:530.44:27-0.56:465:03New Moon10Wed
11Thu10:5010.311:199.74:350.05:05-0.86:455:05New Moon11Thu
12Fri11:3210.511:5810.15:18-0.45:44-1.06:445:06New Moon12Fri
13Sat12:1410.56:01-0.86:25-1.16:425:08Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:3910.412:5910.46:47-0.97:08-1.06:415:09Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:2210.51:4710.07:35-0.97:54-0.76:395:10Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:1010.52:409.68:28-0.88:45-0.36:385:12First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:0310.33:409.19:25-0.59:420.16:365:13First Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:0210.04:458.710:29-0.210:440.56:355:14First Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:079.85:568.411:370.011:520.86:335:16First Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:189.77:088.512:500.16:325:17Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:279.88:138.71:040.81:58-0.16:305:18Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:3010.09:099.12:110.52:56-0.46:295:20Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:2510.210:009.43:080.23:47-0.66:275:21Full Moon23Tue
24Wed10:1510.310:459.74:00-0.14:33-0.76:265:22Full Moon24Wed
25Thu11:0110.311:279.94:47-0.35:15-0.76:245:24Full Moon25Thu
26Fri11:4410.15:31-0.45:54-0.56:225:25Full Moon26Fri
27Sat12:069.912:249.86:12-0.36:30-0.26:215:26Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:429.81:049.46:52-0.27:060.26:195:27Waning Gibbous28Sun
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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