Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : in 1h 45m at 5:12 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:28 pm (9.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - Jan 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:338.64:568.010:471.411:001.37:144:14Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:218.95:547.911:431.111:531.37:144:15Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:149.26:568.012:430.87:144:16Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:119.67:578.212:501.21:430.37:144:17Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:0710.18:538.61:480.92:40-0.37:144:18Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:0110.69:489.02:440.53:34-0.97:144:19New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:5611.110:419.43:380.14:26-1.37:144:20New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:5011.411:349.74:32-0.35:19-1.67:144:21New Moon8Thu
9Fri11:4411.55:26-0.56:10-1.87:134:22Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:2510.012:3711.46:21-0.77:00-1.77:134:23Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:1710.11:3111.07:16-0.67:51-1.37:134:24Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon2:1010.12:2810.48:13-0.48:44-0.97:124:25Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:0510.03:289.79:14-0.29:39-0.37:124:27First Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:019.94:309.110:160.110:350.37:114:28First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:599.75:348.511:210.311:340.97:114:29First Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:589.56:408.212:270.57:104:30Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:589.37:448.012:371.31:320.57:104:31Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:569.38:418.01:381.42:290.47:094:33Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:489.49:308.12:331.43:200.27:094:34Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:359.510:158.23:211.34:050.17:084:35Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:189.610:568.44:041.24:460.17:074:36Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:579.611:338.54:441.15:220.07:074:38Full Moon22Thu
23Fri11:349.65:211.05:560.07:064:39Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:078.612:099.65:560.96:270.17:054:40Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:408.712:439.46:320.96:580.27:044:42Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:128.71:189.27:080.97:310.37:034:43Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:458.81:558.97:460.98:060.57:024:44Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:208.92:368.58:280.98:450.77:014:46Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:008.93:238.29:150.99:281.07:004:47Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:459.04:167.910:070.910:181.26:594:48Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:369.15:157.711:040.811:141.36:584:50Third Quarter31Sat
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 8:20 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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