Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : in 4h 39m at 2:14 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:008.71:069.36:550.87:200.36:574:51Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:358.71:439.07:330.97:550.56:564:53Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:108.72:238.68:141.08:310.86:554:54Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:488.63:078.28:571.29:111.26:544:55First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:298.63:557.89:451.39:551.56:534:57First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:148.54:497.510:361.310:441.76:514:58First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:048.55:487.311:331.311:391.96:504:59First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:018.76:537.412:361.16:495:01Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:039.07:547.712:401.71:380.76:475:02Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:029.58:498.21:411.42:350.16:465:04Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:5710.19:408.82:370.83:26-0.56:455:05Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:4910.710:299.43:300.24:15-1.06:435:06Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:4011.111:1610.04:22-0.45:03-1.56:425:08Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:3011.35:13-0.95:49-1.76:415:09Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:0310.412:2011.36:05-1.26:36-1.76:395:10Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:5010.71:1111.06:56-1.37:23-1.46:385:12Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:3910.72:0410.47:50-1.28:13-0.96:365:13Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:3010.63:029.78:46-0.89:06-0.36:355:14Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:2510.24:049.09:47-0.410:030.46:335:16Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:249.85:108.410:520.011:051.06:325:17Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:289.46:208.112:020.46:305:18Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:369.27:298.012:141.41:130.56:295:20Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:429.28:308.11:231.52:160.46:275:21Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:409.39:228.32:251.33:100.26:255:22Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:319.510:078.53:171.13:570.16:245:24Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:159.610:488.74:020.94:370.06:225:25New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:559.611:248.94:430.75:130.06:205:26New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:329.611:579.05:210.55:460.16:195:27New Moon28Mon
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 5:25 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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