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 2h 42m at 5:17 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:28 am (8.3 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 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:299.71:4010.77:26-0.28:02-1.17:144:14Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat2:209.92:3610.38:22-0.28:54-0.87:144:15First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:159.93:369.79:22-0.19:48-0.37:144:16First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:119.94:399.210:250.010:450.17:144:17First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:109.95:458.811:310.111:460.57:144:18First Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:119.96:548.512:390.17:144:19Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:139.97:598.512:500.81:45-0.17:144:20Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:1210.08:578.51:520.92:44-0.27:144:21Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:0610.09:508.62:490.93:37-0.47:134:22Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:5610.110:388.73:400.84:25-0.47:134:23Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:4210.111:228.74:270.85:10-0.47:134:24Full Moon11Mon
12Tue11:2510.05:110.75:50-0.37:124:25Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:028.812:059.85:520.86:27-0.27:124:26Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:408.812:439.66:320.87:030.17:124:27Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:178.71:229.37:110.97:380.37:114:29Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:538.72:018.97:511.18:140.67:114:30Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:328.62:448.58:351.28:530.97:104:31Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:128.63:318.09:211.39:351.37:094:32Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:558.54:217.710:111.410:201.57:094:34Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:428.55:177.411:041.411:111.87:084:35Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:348.66:177.412:021.37:074:36Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:308.87:197.512:061.81:041.17:074:37Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:289.28:167.81:051.62:020.67:064:39Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:229.79:088.32:021.32:540.07:054:40Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:1410.39:578.82:550.73:43-0.67:044:41New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:0410.810:459.43:460.24:31-1.17:034:43New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:5411.211:329.94:37-0.35:18-1.57:024:44New Moon27Wed
28Thu11:4411.35:28-0.86:04-1.77:024:45Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:1910.312:3411.26:19-1.06:50-1.67:014:47Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:0610.51:2510.87:11-1.17:38-1.47:004:48Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun1:5510.62:1910.38:05-0.98:29-0.96:594:49Waxing Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8418150)

Common Questions About Portland, ME Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Portland, ME today?

Slack tide in Portland, ME is approximately 8:22 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 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA