Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : 7:07 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 24m at 1:17 pm (8.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:29 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - Sep 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:598.610:0710.03:450.53:501.06:047:18Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:439.010:5310.44:300.04:360.56:057:16Full Moon2Mon
3Tue11:269.511:3810.85:12-0.45:220.06:067:14Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:1010.05:55-0.86:09-0.46:077:12Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:2511.012:5310.46:39-1.06:57-0.86:087:11Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:1211.01:3810.77:24-1.17:46-0.96:097:09Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:0010.82:2510.88:10-0.98:38-0.96:107:07Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:5210.53:1610.89:00-0.69:34-0.76:117:05Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:4910.04:1210.69:54-0.210:34-0.46:127:03Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:519.55:1310.310:520.311:38-0.16:147:02Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:579.16:1810.111:550.76:157:00Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:058.97:2510.012:460.11:020.96:166:58Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:128.98:3110.01:550.12:100.96:176:56Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:149.19:3010.12:590.03:130.76:186:54Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:089.310:2310.23:55-0.14:070.56:196:53Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:569.511:1110.24:44-0.24:560.36:206:51New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:409.611:5510.25:28-0.25:410.26:216:49New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:209.76:08-0.16:230.26:236:47New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:3610.012:579.76:460.17:020.26:246:45New Moon19Thu
20Fri1:159.71:329.67:210.37:400.46:256:43Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:539.42:079.57:550.78:180.66:266:41Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:329.02:449.38:311.08:590.86:276:40Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:138.63:249.19:101.39:421.06:286:38Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:598.34:088.99:541.610:301.26:296:36First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:498.04:588.710:411.911:221.46:316:34First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:437.85:528.711:342.06:326:32First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:407.86:508.812:181.412:302.06:336:30First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:388.07:499.11:171.31:291.86:346:29Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:338.48:449.52:140.92:271.36:356:27Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:229.09:3610.03:060.43:200.76:366:25Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 4:12 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 96% 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 Gibbous (96% 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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