Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : 3:29 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 11m at 9:37 am (8.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - Nov 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:208.512:169.56:061.56:400.56:174:32Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:568.312:529.46:421.67:190.66:184:30Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:358.11:339.37:221.88:020.86:194:29Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:197.92:199.18:081.98:500.96:204:28First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:097.93:129.18:591.99:430.96:224:26First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:038.04:109.19:561.810:370.86:234:25First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:598.35:119.110:561.511:330.66:244:24First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:558.86:149.311:591.16:264:23Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:519.57:159.612:300.41:020.46:274:22Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:4410.28:149.91:260.02:01-0.46:284:21Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:3410.99:0910.12:18-0.32:55-1.16:304:20Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:2411.410:0210.33:09-0.53:48-1.66:314:18Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:1411.710:5610.34:00-0.64:40-1.86:324:17Full Moon13Mon
14Tue11:0511.811:4910.14:51-0.55:33-1.86:344:16Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:5811.65:42-0.36:26-1.66:354:15Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:439.812:5111.26:350.07:20-1.16:364:15Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:389.51:4710.67:300.48:17-0.66:374:14Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:369.12:4710.08:290.99:170.06:394:13Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:378.83:509.59:331.210:170.46:404:12Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:388.74:529.010:381.411:150.86:414:11Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:368.75:548.711:421.56:424:10Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:318.86:548.512:121.012:451.46:444:10Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:229.07:498.41:061.21:411.16:454:09Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:089.28:388.41:541.32:310.86:464:08Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:499.49:238.42:371.33:140.66:474:08Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:289.510:048.53:161.33:540.46:494:07New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:059.610:448.53:531.44:310.36:504:07New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:419.611:228.44:291.45:070.26:514:06New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:179.75:051.45:430.26:524:06New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:008.411:54 AM9.75:421.46:200.26:534:05Waxing 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 12:33 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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