Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : in 3h 23m at 1:06 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 7:30 pm (10.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - Feb 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:349.76:238.112:080.26:584:51Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:419.87:358.312:180.91:190.06:574:52Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:5010.18:408.61:270.82:25-0.46:554:53Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:5210.59:399.02:320.53:24-0.86:544:55New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:5010.810:329.43:310.14:18-1.16:534:56New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:4411.011:229.74:26-0.35:08-1.36:524:57New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:3510.95:19-0.55:55-1.36:514:59New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:099.912:2310.76:08-0.56:39-1.06:495:00Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:539.91:0910.26:56-0.47:22-0.66:485:02Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:379.81:569.67:44-0.28:050.06:475:03Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:219.62:458.98:330.28:490.66:455:04Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:069.23:378.39:250.69:361.26:445:06First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:558.94:337.810:191.010:261.76:435:07First Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:478.65:327.411:181.311:222.06:415:08First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:458.46:357.212:211.46:405:10First Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:468.47:367.312:242.21:251.36:385:11Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:448.68:297.61:252.12:201.16:375:12Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:358.99:167.92:191.83:060.76:355:14Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:209.29:578.33:051.43:460.46:345:15Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:019.610:348.73:461.04:220.06:325:16Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:409.811:099.14:250.64:57-0.36:315:18Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:1710.011:439.55:030.25:31-0.56:295:19Full Moon22Thu
23Fri11:5510.15:42-0.16:06-0.66:285:20Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:189.812:3410.06:22-0.46:42-0.56:265:22Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:5410.01:169.77:05-0.57:22-0.36:255:23Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:3410.22:029.47:51-0.58:070.06:235:24Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:2010.12:548.98:43-0.38:570.46:215:26Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:129.93:548.59:40-0.19:530.86:205:27Third Quarter28Wed
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 4:18 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Portland, ME in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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