Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : 6:29 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 48m at 12:43 pm (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:28 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - Mar 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:539.15:427.811:260.711:381.46:175:29First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:589.36:528.012:340.56:165:30Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:079.67:588.412:451.21:410.06:145:31Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:1210.28:569.11:520.72:41-0.66:125:32Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:1110.89:509.72:520.03:36-1.16:115:34Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:0611.210:4110.33:49-0.64:27-1.56:095:35Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:0011.411:3010.84:43-1.25:16-1.76:075:36Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:5111.45:35-1.56:04-1.76:055:37Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:1811.012:4211.06:27-1.66:51-1.36:045:39Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:0511.01:3410.57:18-1.47:39-0.86:025:40Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:5410.72:289.88:12-1.08:29-0.16:005:41Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:4510.23:269.09:08-0.49:230.65:585:42Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:419.74:278.410:080.110:221.35:575:44Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:409.25:318.011:120.611:251.75:555:45Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:448.86:387.812:200.95:535:46Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:508.77:407.812:331.91:261.05:515:47Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:518.88:338.11:371.82:220.85:495:49Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:439.09:198.42:321.53:090.65:485:50Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:289.29:598.73:171.23:490.45:465:51Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:099.410:359.03:580.94:250.35:445:52New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:469.411:099.24:350.64:570.25:425:53New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:229.411:409.45:100.45:270.25:405:55New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:569.45:440.25:570.35:395:56New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:099.512:309.26:170.16:290.45:375:57Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:409.61:059.06:530.17:030.65:355:58Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:139.61:438.87:310.17:410.85:335:59Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:519.62:278.58:150.28:251.15:316:01Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:359.53:188.29:040.39:151.35:296:02First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:289.44:178.010:010.510:131.45:286:03First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:299.35:238.011:040.511:181.45:266:04First Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:379.46:338.312:120.45:246:05Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 3:36 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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