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 56m at 7:33 am (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 1:48 pm (10.2 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 - Oct 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:159.312:249.86:120.66:380.15:375:24Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:519.212:599.86:490.77:180.25:385:22Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:309.01:409.87:290.88:020.35:405:20Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:158.82:279.78:150.98:530.35:415:18Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:078.73:219.79:071.09:480.45:425:16Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:048.74:219.710:051.010:480.45:435:15Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:068.85:259.811:070.911:500.25:445:13Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:109.16:3210.012:130.65:455:11Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:139.67:3710.312:54-0.11:190.15:475:09Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:1110.28:3610.71:54-0.52:20-0.55:485:08Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:0410.89:3210.92:48-0.83:16-1.15:495:06New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:5511.310:2511.03:40-1.04:09-1.55:505:04New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:4511.511:1710.94:30-1.15:01-1.65:515:02New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:3411.55:19-0.95:52-1.65:535:01Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:0810.612:2211.36:08-0.66:42-1.35:544:59Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:5910.21:1110.86:57-0.27:33-0.85:554:57Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:519.72:0310.37:480.48:27-0.25:564:56Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:469.22:589.88:420.99:240.35:584:54First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:438.83:569.39:401.310:220.75:594:52First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:418.54:569.010:401.611:201.06:004:51First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:398.45:558.811:411.76:014:49First Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:358.56:538.712:181.212:421.66:034:48Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:278.77:468.81:121.11:371.36:044:46Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:139.08:339.02:001.02:241.06:054:45Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:549.39:169.12:420.93:060.76:064:43Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:329.69:569.23:190.83:450.46:084:41Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:089.810:359.33:540.74:210.16:094:40Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:4310.011:129.34:290.64:58-0.16:104:39Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:1810.111:509.35:050.65:35-0.26:124:37Full Moon29Sun
30Mon11:5410.25:420.66:14-0.36:134:36Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:299.212:3410.26:230.66:56-0.36:144:34Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 10:40 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 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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