Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portland, ME.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:03 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 57m at 6:34 pm (9.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:20 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - Oct 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:269.35:459.911:240.76:386:22Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:319.06:519.612:110.112:311.16:406:20Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:368.97:559.51:180.41:381.16:416:18Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:369.08:549.52:210.42:411.06:426:16Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:299.19:469.63:160.43:340.86:436:14Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:159.310:329.74:040.34:210.66:446:13Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:569.511:139.74:450.35:030.46:456:11New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:339.611:529.65:230.35:410.36:476:09New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:089.75:570.46:170.36:486:07New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:299.512:419.76:290.66:510.36:496:06New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:049.31:139.67:020.77:250.36:506:04Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:409.11:469.57:350.98:010.46:526:02Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:168.82:219.48:111.18:400.66:536:01Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:558.63:019.38:501.39:230.76:545:59Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:398.43:469.29:351.510:110.86:555:57First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:298.24:389.110:251.611:040.96:565:56First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:238.25:359.211:201.66:585:54First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:218.46:369.312:010.812:201.46:595:52First Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:218.87:399.71:010.51:231.07:005:51Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:209.48:4010.12:000.12:240.37:015:49Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:1410.19:3710.62:57-0.33:22-0.47:035:48Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:0510.810:3111.03:49-0.84:16-1.17:045:46Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:5511.411:2411.14:40-1.25:09-1.67:055:44Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:4511.75:30-1.36:02-1.97:065:43Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:1711.112:3511.86:20-1.36:54-2.07:085:41Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:1110.912:2611.76:11-1.06:47-1.86:094:40Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:0410.61:1811.37:03-0.57:42-1.36:104:38Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:0110.12:1510.87:580.08:40-0.86:124:37Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:019.63:1610.28:580.59:42-0.26:134:36Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:049.24:199.710:021.010:460.26:144:34Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:078.95:249.311:071.211:490.56:154:33Third 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 9:48 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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