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 1h 55m at 2:06 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:20 am (8.5 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 - Dec 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:029.08:298.31:461.32:231.06:544:05Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:439.39:148.42:291.33:060.76:554:05Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:219.59:568.43:081.33:460.46:564:05Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:589.610:368.53:451.34:230.26:574:04Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:349.711:158.44:211.35:000.16:584:04Full Moon5Mon
6Tue11:109.711:538.44:571.35:370.16:594:04Full Moon6Tue
7Wed11:489.85:351.36:150.17:004:04Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:318.412:279.86:141.36:550.17:014:04Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:118.31:099.76:571.37:380.17:024:04Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:548.41:559.77:441.38:250.17:034:04Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:438.52:489.58:361.39:160.27:044:04Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:368.73:469.39:341.110:090.27:054:04Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:309.04:479.210:350.911:040.27:064:04Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:279.45:529.111:390.67:064:04Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:249.96:579.112:020.212:440.17:074:04Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:2110.48:009.31:010.21:46-0.47:084:05Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:1710.88:589.41:580.12:44-0.97:084:05Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:1011.19:549.62:530.03:39-1.37:094:05New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:0211.310:479.63:46-0.14:32-1.57:104:06New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:5411.211:399.54:38-0.15:23-1.47:104:06New Moon20Tue
21Wed11:4511.15:290.16:14-1.27:114:07Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:299.412:3510.76:200.37:03-0.97:114:07Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:199.11:2410.37:100.57:52-0.47:124:08Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:098.92:159.78:020.98:410.17:124:08Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:008.73:099.18:561.29:310.57:134:09First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:518.64:038.69:521.410:200.97:134:09First Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:428.54:598.210:501.611:091.37:134:10First Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:338.55:577.811:491.67:134:11First Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:238.66:567.712:001.612:481.47:144:12Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:148.77:517.712:531.81:431.27:144:12Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat8:018.98:427.81:431.82:320.97:144:13Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 5:13 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 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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