Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : in 3h 11m at 7:18 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:35 am (11.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - Mar 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:318.46:247.312:041.36:175:29First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:338.67:267.612:102.01:081.16:155:30Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:359.18:228.01:131.72:060.66:135:32Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:309.79:118.72:111.12:57-0.16:125:33Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:2110.39:589.43:040.43:44-0.76:105:34Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:1110.810:4310.03:54-0.24:30-1.26:085:35Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:5911.111:2810.64:43-0.95:15-1.56:065:37Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:4811.25:33-1.36:00-1.66:055:38Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:1310.912:3711.06:22-1.66:45-1.46:035:39Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:5911.11:2810.67:13-1.57:33-1.06:015:40Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:4810.92:2310.08:07-1.38:25-0.45:595:42Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:4110.63:239.39:05-0.89:210.35:585:43Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:4010.14:288.710:08-0.310:230.95:565:44Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:449.65:388.311:160.211:321.35:545:45Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:549.36:498.112:290.45:525:47Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:059.27:558.312:451.41:390.45:505:48Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:099.38:518.51:521.32:370.35:495:49Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:039.59:398.82:501.03:270.25:475:50Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:519.610:219.13:380.74:100.15:455:51New Moon19Tue
20Wed10:339.610:589.34:220.54:470.15:435:53New Moon20Wed
21Thu11:129.611:329.45:010.35:210.25:415:54New Moon21Thu
22Fri11:489.45:370.25:530.35:405:55New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:049.412:239.26:120.26:230.55:385:56Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:349.412:588.96:460.36:550.85:365:58Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:059.31:348.67:210.47:281.15:345:59Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:399.22:128.37:590.68:061.45:326:00Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:179.02:567.98:410.88:491.75:316:01First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:018.83:467.69:291.09:381.95:296:02First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:528.74:437.510:241.210:332.05:276:04First Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:508.75:447.611:231.211:341.95:256:05First Quarter30Sat
31Sun5:548.86:487.912:270.95:236:06Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 10:26 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 (7% 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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