Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : 1:07 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 07m at 7:13 am (8.0 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 - Aug 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:158.55:419.211:201.111:571.25:298:04First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:088.36:319.312:101.15:308:03First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:058.37:269.612:531.01:051.15:318:02Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:058.58:2310.11:530.62:030.95:328:01Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:048.89:1910.62:510.23:000.55:337:59Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:599.310:1411.13:46-0.43:560.15:357:58Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:539.811:0711.54:39-1.04:50-0.45:367:57Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:4610.35:31-1.45:44-0.85:377:55Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:0111.712:3810.76:22-1.76:38-1.05:387:54Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:5511.71:3010.97:13-1.87:32-1.15:397:53Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:4811.52:2211.08:04-1.68:28-1.05:407:51Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:4311.13:1610.98:56-1.29:26-0.75:417:50Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:4110.64:1310.69:51-0.710:26-0.45:427:48Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:429.95:1110.310:48-0.211:29-0.15:437:47Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:459.46:1110.111:480.45:457:45Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:499.07:139.812:340.212:500.85:467:44Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:538.78:149.71:400.41:531.05:477:42Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:548.79:109.72:420.42:531.15:487:41Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:478.710:009.83:370.33:451.05:497:39Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:358.810:469.94:250.24:320.95:507:38New Moon20Mon
21Tue11:189.011:279.95:080.25:140.85:517:36New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:579.15:470.15:530.85:527:34New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:069.912:349.26:230.16:300.75:547:33New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:439.81:099.26:560.27:050.75:557:31New Moon24Fri
25Sat1:189.71:429.37:280.37:410.75:567:29Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:539.52:159.38:010.48:180.85:577:28Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:299.22:509.38:360.68:570.85:587:26Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:089.03:289.39:140.89:410.95:597:24Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:528.74:119.39:570.910:290.96:007:23First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:408.55:009.310:441.111:220.96:017:21First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:348.45:549.511:361.16:037:19First Quarter31Fri
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 10:10 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 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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