Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : in 3h 52m at 4:12 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:25 am (9.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - Dec 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:479.49:148.72:331.03:060.56:544:05Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:269.69:568.83:131.03:470.36:554:05New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:039.710:368.83:501.04:250.26:564:05New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:389.811:148.74:261.05:010.16:574:04New Moon4Tue
5Wed11:139.811:518.75:011.15:360.06:584:04New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:489.85:361.26:110.16:594:04New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:288.612:249.76:131.26:480.17:004:04Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:058.51:029.66:521.37:280.17:014:04Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:458.41:459.57:351.38:120.27:024:04Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:308.42:339.48:231.39:000.27:034:04First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:208.53:279.39:161.39:520.37:044:04First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:138.84:269.210:151.110:460.27:054:04First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:099.15:289.211:160.811:430.27:064:04First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:069.66:339.312:200.37:064:04Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:0410.17:369.512:420.01:23-0.37:074:04Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:0010.78:369.81:40-0.22:23-0.97:084:05Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:5311.29:3210.02:36-0.43:18-1.47:084:05Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:4611.510:2710.13:29-0.64:12-1.87:094:05Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:3811.611:2110.14:22-0.65:05-1.97:104:06Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:3011.65:14-0.55:57-1.87:104:06Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:1310.012:2211.36:06-0.36:48-1.57:114:07Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:059.71:1310.86:580.07:39-1.07:114:07Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:579.42:0710.27:520.48:32-0.57:124:08Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:529.13:039.68:480.89:260.07:124:08Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:478.94:019.19:481.110:200.57:134:09Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:428.84:598.610:481.311:140.97:134:09Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:368.75:588.211:491.47:134:10Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:298.76:578.112:081.212:501.37:134:11Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:218.97:538.11:021.41:451.17:144:12Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:089.18:428.21:521.42:340.87:144:12Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:519.39:298.32:371.43:180.57:144:13Waning Crescent31Mon
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 7:18 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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