Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : 7:02 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 14m at 1:01 pm (10.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - May 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:379.53:178.58:590.49:091.45:337:42Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:189.34:028.59:430.59:561.55:317:43First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:069.24:518.510:320.610:481.55:307:45First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:599.25:448.611:230.611:441.35:297:46First Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:569.26:409.012:180.55:277:47First Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:589.37:389.512:441.01:160.35:267:48Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:009.68:3410.11:470.52:14-0.15:257:49Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:0110.09:2710.72:47-0.13:10-0.45:237:50Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:5810.310:1911.33:44-0.94:03-0.85:227:52Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:5310.611:1111.84:38-1.54:55-1.05:217:53Full Moon10Sat
11Sun11:4810.85:32-1.95:47-1.15:207:54Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:0212.012:4210.86:25-2.16:39-0.95:197:55Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:5511.91:3610.67:18-2.07:32-0.75:177:56Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:4711.62:3110.38:12-1.78:27-0.35:167:57Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:4211.23:289.99:07-1.29:250.25:157:58Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:4010.64:289.610:05-0.710:260.65:147:59Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:4110.05:299.311:05-0.211:301.05:138:00Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:449.56:289.212:050.35:128:01Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:469.17:269.212:341.21:040.65:118:02Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:478.98:219.31:381.22:020.85:108:04Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:448.89:109.42:371.02:540.95:098:05Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:358.89:549.63:290.83:401.05:098:06Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:218.810:349.74:140.54:211.05:088:07Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:048.911:129.84:550.34:591.05:078:08New Moon24Sat
25Sun11:458.911:499.95:340.25:351.15:068:08New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:248.96:100.16:111.15:058:09New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:249.91:018.96:450.16:461.15:058:10New Moon27Tue
28Wed12:599.91:378.87:200.17:231.25:048:11Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:359.92:148.87:570.18:021.25:038:12Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:139.82:548.88:360.18:451.25:038:13Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat2:549.73:378.99:190.19:321.25:028:14Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 4:01 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 5% 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 (5% 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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