Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portland, ME.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:12 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 25m at 8:37 pm (10.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - Apr 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:218.85:157.810:551.011:062.15:226:07Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:248.56:187.611:591.35:206:08Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:288.47:187.812:122.21:031.35:186:09Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:298.58:108.11:162.01:581.15:166:11Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:218.78:558.42:111.72:430.95:156:12Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:069.09:348.82:571.33:220.75:136:13Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:479.210:099.23:370.93:570.55:116:14New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:269.310:439.54:140.54:300.45:096:15New Moon8Thu
9Fri11:029.311:149.84:500.25:020.45:086:17New Moon9Fri
10Sat11:399.311:469.95:25-0.15:350.45:066:18New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:159.26:02-0.26:100.55:046:19Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:2010.112:549.16:40-0.36:490.65:026:20Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:5810.11:368.97:23-0.37:310.85:016:21Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:4110.02:248.68:10-0.18:201.14:596:23Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:319.83:218.49:040.19:151.34:576:24First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:309.74:248.310:040.310:181.44:566:25First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:369.55:318.411:090.311:271.34:546:26First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:469.56:408.712:170.24:526:27Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:579.77:429.312:381.01:220.04:516:28Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:0210.08:389.91:460.42:20-0.34:496:30Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:0010.29:2810.52:46-0.23:12-0.64:476:31Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu9:5410.410:1510.93:40-0.84:00-0.64:466:32Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:4610.411:0111.14:31-1.24:47-0.54:446:33Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:3510.211:4511.05:19-1.35:32-0.34:436:34Full Moon24Sat
25Sun1:229.97:06-1.27:160.25:417:36Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:2810.72:099.47:52-0.98:010.65:407:37Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:1210.32:578.98:39-0.48:471.15:387:38Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:589.83:488.59:280.19:361.65:377:39Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:499.34:428.110:210.610:302.05:357:40Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:448.95:387.911:161.011:282.25:347:41Third Quarter30Fri
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 11:54 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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