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 4h 54m at 7:08 am (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:24 pm (9.9 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 - Dec 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:138.21:089.46:571.67:370.56:544:05Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:548.11:519.37:401.78:210.66:554:05Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:398.12:399.28:281.79:090.66:564:04Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:288.23:339.19:211.610:000.66:574:04Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:218.54:319.010:191.410:520.56:584:04Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:148.95:329.111:201.111:470.46:594:04Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:099.46:359.212:220.57:004:04Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:0410.07:379.412:440.21:24-0.17:014:04Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:5810.68:359.71:400.02:22-0.87:024:04Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:5011.29:319.92:34-0.33:17-1.47:034:04New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:4211.510:2510.03:27-0.44:10-1.77:044:04New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:3411.711:2010.04:19-0.55:03-1.87:054:04New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:2711.65:12-0.45:56-1.77:064:04Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:139.812:2111.36:05-0.26:49-1.47:064:04Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:069.61:1410.96:580.17:43-1.07:074:04Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:019.32:1010.37:540.58:38-0.57:084:05Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:589.03:099.78:540.89:350.17:094:05First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:568.94:099.19:561.110:300.57:094:05First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:528.85:108.610:591.311:250.97:104:06First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:478.76:108.312:011.37:104:06First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:418.87:108.112:201.21:021.27:114:07Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:319.08:048.11:131.41:571.07:114:07Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:179.18:538.12:021.52:450.77:124:08Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:009.39:388.22:461.53:280.57:124:08Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:409.410:208.33:271.54:080.37:134:09Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:199.511:008.34:051.44:460.27:134:10Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:579.611:388.34:421.35:230.17:134:10Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:349.75:201.35:590.07:134:11Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:158.412:119.75:581.26:360.07:144:12Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:528.412:499.76:371.17:15-0.17:144:13Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:308.51:319.77:201.17:53-0.17:144:13Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 10:16 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 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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