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 4h 50m 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 - Jan 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:1510.13:3610.09:22-0.29:50-0.67:144:14Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:1410.04:419.510:25-0.110:50-0.27:144:14Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:1510.05:479.211:320.011:520.17:144:15Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:1710.06:559.012:400.07:144:16Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:1910.17:599.012:560.31:45-0.27:144:17Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:1710.28:569.11:570.42:43-0.47:144:18Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:0910.39:489.12:530.33:35-0.67:144:19New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:5810.410:369.23:430.34:23-0.77:144:20New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:4310.311:199.24:290.35:07-0.77:144:21New Moon9Tue
10Wed11:2510.25:120.35:47-0.57:134:22New Moon10Wed
11Thu12:009.212:0510.05:530.46:25-0.47:134:24Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:399.112:449.86:330.67:01-0.17:134:25Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:169.01:229.47:120.77:380.17:124:26Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:558.92:039.17:530.98:160.47:124:27Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:358.82:468.78:361.18:570.77:114:28First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:178.73:338.39:231.29:401.07:114:29First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:038.64:248.010:131.310:271.27:104:31First Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:518.65:197.811:071.311:181.47:104:32First Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:428.76:187.812:041.27:094:33First Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:379.07:178.012:131.41:030.97:094:34Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:329.48:128.31:101.11:580.47:084:36Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:249.99:038.82:040.82:49-0.27:074:37Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:1410.59:529.32:560.33:38-0.87:064:38Full Moon23Tue
24Wed10:0311.010:409.83:46-0.34:25-1.37:064:39Full Moon24Wed
25Thu10:5211.311:2810.34:36-0.75:13-1.77:054:41Full Moon25Thu
26Fri11:4211.55:26-1.16:01-1.97:044:42Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:1610.612:3311.46:17-1.36:49-1.97:034:43Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:0510.71:2511.17:10-1.27:39-1.67:024:45Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:5710.72:2010.68:05-1.08:32-1.27:014:46Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:5210.53:2010.09:04-0.79:28-0.67:004:47Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:5010.34:239.410:07-0.410:28-0.16:594:49Third Quarter31Wed
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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