Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : in 1h 16m at 7:52 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:06 am (10.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - Sep 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:008.75:189.310:581.211:430.96:047:18First Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:588.36:159.111:541.66:057:16First Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:578.07:148.912:441.212:531.86:067:14First Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:568.08:119.01:451.21:541.86:077:12Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:508.29:039.22:411.12:491.66:087:11Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:388.59:509.43:290.93:361.36:097:09Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:218.810:329.64:110.74:191.06:107:07Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:599.111:119.74:480.54:580.76:117:05Full Moon8Thu
9Fri11:359.411:499.85:230.35:350.46:137:03Full Moon9Fri
10Sat12:109.65:560.26:120.26:147:02Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:269.812:449.86:300.16:500.06:157:00Full Moon11Sun
12Mon1:039.81:1810.07:060.17:29-0.16:166:58Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:419.71:5610.17:440.18:12-0.26:176:56Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed2:239.52:3810.28:260.38:59-0.16:186:54Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:109.33:2710.19:130.49:510.06:196:52Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:049.04:2210.010:060.610:490.26:206:51Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:048.85:2310.011:040.811:510.26:216:49Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:098.86:3010.012:080.86:236:47Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:168.97:3810.112:580.21:160.76:246:45Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:229.38:4410.42:04-0.12:240.36:256:43Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:229.89:4410.73:06-0.43:26-0.26:266:41Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:1510.310:3810.84:01-0.74:22-0.66:276:40New Moon22Thu
23Fri11:0510.711:3010.84:51-0.95:15-0.96:286:38New Moon23Fri
24Sat11:5310.95:39-0.96:05-1.16:296:36New Moon24Sat
25Sun12:2010.711:39 AM10.95:25-0.75:53-1.05:315:34Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:0810.412:2410.76:10-0.36:40-0.75:325:32Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:559.91:0810.46:550.17:27-0.35:335:30Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:429.41:5410.07:400.68:160.25:345:29Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:328.92:439.58:281.19:080.65:355:27First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:258.53:379.19:201.510:031.05:365:25First Quarter30Fri
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 10:59 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 11% 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 (11% 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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