Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : in 4h 06m at 12:28 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:49 pm (10.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - Dec 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:008.811:59 AM10.05:460.96:22-0.26:544:05Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:388.812:3810.06:270.97:03-0.26:554:05Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:188.81:2110.07:100.97:46-0.26:564:04Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:038.92:099.87:590.88:34-0.16:574:04Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:529.13:039.68:520.89:25-0.16:584:04Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:459.34:029.49:510.710:190.06:594:04Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:419.65:059.310:520.511:160.17:004:04Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:399.96:109.211:570.27:014:04Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:3910.37:169.312:160.11:02-0.27:024:04Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:3810.78:189.51:170.02:04-0.77:034:04Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:3411.09:169.72:16-0.13:01-1.17:044:04New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:2811.310:109.83:11-0.33:55-1.47:054:04New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:2111.411:039.94:04-0.34:47-1.57:064:04New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:1211.311:539.84:56-0.35:38-1.47:064:04New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:0111.05:46-0.26:26-1.27:074:04Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:429.712:5010.66:360.17:13-0.87:084:05Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:309.41:3910.17:250.48:01-0.37:094:05Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:199.22:299.58:170.78:490.27:094:05Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:099.03:229.09:101.19:370.67:104:06First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:598.84:168.510:061.310:271.07:104:06First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:508.75:128.111:031.411:171.47:114:07First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:418.76:107.912:011.47:114:07First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:348.77:087.812:101.61:001.37:124:08Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:258.98:027.91:041.71:531.07:124:08Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:129.18:508.11:541.62:410.77:134:09Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:569.49:358.32:391.43:230.47:134:10Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:389.710:178.53:211.24:030.17:134:10Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:1810.010:578.74:020.94:42-0.27:134:11Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:5810.211:369.04:420.75:21-0.57:144:12Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:3910.45:240.56:01-0.77:144:13Full Moon30Thu
31Fri12:169.212:2010.46:070.26:41-0.87:144:13Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 3:38 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 30% 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 Waning Crescent (30% 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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