Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : in 12m at 1:07 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:0911.311:4810.04:55-0.45:32-1.56:544:05New Moon1Fri
2Sat11:5811.45:44-0.56:22-1.66:554:05Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:3810.112:4811.36:35-0.47:13-1.46:564:05Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:3110.01:4311.07:29-0.38:07-1.26:574:04Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:289.92:4210.68:270.09:05-0.86:584:04First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:299.83:4710.19:300.210:06-0.56:594:04First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:319.74:539.710:370.311:08-0.27:004:04First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:349.86:009.411:450.37:014:04First Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:369.97:069.312:110.112:530.27:024:04Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:3410.18:079.31:130.21:55-0.17:034:04Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:2710.29:019.32:100.32:50-0.37:044:04Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:1610.39:519.33:000.33:39-0.57:054:04Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:0110.410:379.33:470.44:25-0.67:054:04Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:4310.311:199.24:300.55:07-0.57:064:04Full Moon14Thu
15Fri11:2310.25:110.65:46-0.47:074:04Full Moon15Fri
16Sat12:009.112:0210.05:500.76:24-0.27:084:05Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:388.912:409.86:280.97:010.07:084:05Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:178.81:189.57:071.17:380.27:094:05Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:568.71:599.27:481.28:180.47:104:06Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:388.62:428.98:321.49:000.77:104:06Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:228.53:308.69:201.59:450.87:114:06Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:088.54:218.410:101.510:321.07:114:07Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:558.75:148.311:031.411:211.07:124:08Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:458.96:118.311:591.17:124:08Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:379.27:098.512:141.012:560.77:124:09Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:299.78:048.81:080.81:520.27:134:09Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:1910.38:579.22:010.42:44-0.57:134:10Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:0910.89:489.62:520.03:34-1.07:134:11New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:5911.310:3910.03:43-0.44:24-1.57:144:11New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:5011.611:3010.24:34-0.75:14-1.87:144:12New Moon30Sat
31Sun11:4211.75:26-0.96:05-2.07:144:13Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 4:18 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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