Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : 7:58 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 19m at 1:35 am (11.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - Sep 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:019.94:2410.510:04-0.110:46-0.36:057:16First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:039.35:2410.111:030.511:500.16:067:14First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:088.86:279.812:051.06:077:13First Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:158.57:329.612:580.41:111.36:087:11Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:218.48:359.62:060.52:171.46:097:09Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:208.59:319.63:070.53:161.36:107:07Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:108.710:219.74:000.44:071.16:117:05Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:558.811:059.84:450.34:520.96:127:04Full Moon8Sat
9Sun11:369.011:459.85:260.25:330.86:147:02Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:129.26:020.36:110.76:157:00Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:229.712:469.26:350.36:460.76:166:58Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:589.61:189.37:060.57:210.76:176:56Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:339.31:499.37:370.77:560.76:186:54Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:089.02:219.38:090.98:330.86:196:53Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:458.72:579.28:451.29:140.96:206:51Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:268.43:379.19:241.49:591.06:216:49Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:128.14:239.010:091.610:501.16:226:47Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:057.95:179.011:001.811:471.16:246:45Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:037.86:169.211:571.86:256:43Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:068.07:209.412:481.012:591.66:266:42Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:098.38:249.91:520.72:041.26:276:40Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:088.99:2310.52:530.13:050.56:286:38Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:019.710:1810.93:47-0.54:01-0.26:296:36New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:5110.311:1111.34:37-1.04:55-0.86:306:34New Moon24Mon
25Tue11:4010.95:26-1.35:48-1.36:326:32New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:0411.412:2911.36:15-1.46:40-1.66:336:31New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:5611.21:1711.47:03-1.27:33-1.66:346:29Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:4910.82:0711.37:52-0.88:26-1.36:356:27Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:4310.32:5910.98:44-0.39:23-0.86:366:25Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:419.73:5610.49:390.410:24-0.36:376:23First Quarter30Sun
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 4:46 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Portland, ME in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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