Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : in 5h 14m at 12:12 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:479.58:259.11:311.12:080.15:226:07Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:4110.09:139.82:260.42:57-0.45:206:08Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:3210.59:5910.53:17-0.43:44-0.95:186:09New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:2210.910:4511.04:07-1.14:31-1.35:166:11New Moon4Sat
5Sun11:1211.111:3211.44:56-1.65:18-1.45:156:12New Moon5Sun
6Mon12:0211.15:47-1.96:06-1.35:136:13Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:2011.612:5410.86:38-1.96:56-1.05:116:14Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:1011.41:4810.47:30-1.77:48-0.65:096:15Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:0311.12:469.98:27-1.38:450.05:086:17Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:0210.63:509.49:28-0.79:470.55:066:18First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:0610.04:569.010:33-0.210:541.05:046:19First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:139.66:048.811:410.15:026:20First Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:229.47:098.812:041.112:490.35:016:21Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:289.38:079.11:131.11:510.34:596:23Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:269.48:579.32:140.82:430.34:576:24Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:169.59:419.53:050.53:290.24:566:25Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:019.510:219.73:510.34:090.34:546:26Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:429.510:579.84:320.14:460.44:526:27Full Moon18Sat
19Sun11:219.411:319.85:090.05:200.54:516:28Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:579.25:450.05:520.74:496:30Full Moon20Mon
21Tue12:039.712:339.06:190.16:250.94:476:31Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:369.61:098.86:530.27:001.14:466:32Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:109.51:478.67:300.37:381.44:446:33Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:479.32:288.38:100.58:191.64:436:34Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:299.13:148.28:550.79:061.74:416:36Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:179.05:058.110:440.810:581.85:407:37Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:108.95:598.211:370.811:551.75:387:38Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:089.06:568.512:330.75:377:39Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:109.27:549.012:561.41:320.55:357:40Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:129.58:489.71:580.82:290.15:347:41Waning Crescent30Thu
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 3:23 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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