Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portland, ME.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:04 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 19m at 7:29 pm (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - Jul 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:118.89:289.93:020.43:101.05:038:26Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:038.710:1410.03:540.33:591.15:038:26Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:508.810:5810.04:410.24:431.15:048:26New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:348.811:3810.05:240.15:251.15:048:25New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:158.86:040.16:041.15:058:25New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:179.912:548.96:400.16:411.15:068:25New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:549.91:308.97:150.17:181.25:068:24Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:309.82:068.97:490.27:551.25:078:24Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:069.62:428.98:240.38:341.25:088:24Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:449.53:209.09:010.39:161.25:098:23Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:259.34:009.19:410.410:021.25:098:23First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:109.14:439.210:240.510:511.15:108:22First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:598.95:309.411:100.611:440.95:118:21First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:528.86:219.712:000.65:128:21First Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:508.87:1610.112:410.712:550.65:138:20Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:528.98:1410.51:410.31:540.55:138:19Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:549.29:1210.92:42-0.22:530.25:148:19Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:539.610:0911.43:40-0.73:51-0.25:158:18Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:5110.011:0511.74:36-1.24:47-0.55:168:17Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:4610.35:31-1.65:43-0.85:178:16Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:0111.912:4110.66:24-1.86:39-0.95:188:16Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:5611.81:3510.77:17-1.87:34-0.95:198:15Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:5011.62:2810.78:09-1.68:30-0.75:208:14Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:4511.13:2210.69:02-1.29:28-0.45:218:13Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:4310.54:1810.49:56-0.710:280.05:228:12Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:429.95:1410.110:51-0.111:290.35:238:11Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:429.36:119.811:480.45:248:10Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:438.87:099.612:310.612:460.95:258:09Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:448.58:069.51:350.71:451.25:268:08Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:438.49:009.52:350.72:421.35:278:06Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon9:368.49:489.63:280.63:331.35:288:05Waning Crescent31Mon
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 10:46 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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