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 2h 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 - Nov 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:109.11:1710.27:060.77:42-0.26:154:33Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:579.12:0610.17:550.78:33-0.16:174:32Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:509.03:039.98:490.89:290.06:184:30Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:499.04:059.89:490.810:280.16:194:29Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:509.25:109.710:530.711:300.06:214:28Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:539.56:179.712:000.46:224:26Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:5510.07:239.912:32-0.11:070.06:234:25Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:5210.58:2310.11:33-0.32:08-0.56:254:24Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:4610.99:1910.32:29-0.43:04-1.06:264:23New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:3611.210:1110.33:21-0.63:57-1.36:274:22New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:2511.311:0210.34:10-0.54:47-1.46:294:21New Moon11Sat
12Sun11:1311.211:5110.14:59-0.45:36-1.36:304:19New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:0011.05:46-0.16:23-1.06:314:18Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:399.712:4710.66:330.27:10-0.66:334:17Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:279.41:3410.17:210.67:58-0.16:344:16Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:179.02:249.68:101.08:480.36:354:15Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:098.73:179.19:041.49:400.76:364:14First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:028.54:128.89:591.610:321.06:384:14First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:558.55:098.510:571.711:251.26:394:13First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:478.56:058.411:551.76:404:12First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:398.77:018.412:171.312:521.56:414:11Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:279.07:538.51:071.31:441.16:434:10Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:119.38:398.71:541.22:290.76:444:10Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:529.69:228.82:361.03:110.36:454:09Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:319.910:049.03:150.83:500.06:464:08Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:0910.210:459.23:540.64:30-0.46:484:08Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:4910.511:269.34:350.55:11-0.66:494:07Full Moon27Mon
28Tue11:3010.65:170.35:53-0.86:504:07Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:089.412:1410.76:010.26:38-0.86:514:06Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:539.51:0010.66:480.27:25-0.86:524:06Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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