Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : 8:52 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 22m at 3:00 pm (8.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - Dec 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:258.32:249.08:131.78:500.86:554:05Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:128.23:138.89:011.89:371.06:564:05First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:018.14:058.69:531.910:251.16:574:04First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:518.24:598.410:461.911:141.16:584:04First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:408.45:548.411:421.76:594:04First Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:308.86:508.512:051.112:381.37:004:04Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:189.27:438.812:560.91:320.77:014:04Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:049.88:349.11:450.62:220.17:024:04Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:4810.49:229.42:320.33:10-0.57:034:04Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:3410.910:119.73:180.03:57-1.17:034:04Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:2011.311:009.94:06-0.34:46-1.57:044:04Full Moon11Mon
12Tue11:0911.511:5110.04:55-0.55:35-1.77:054:04Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:0011.55:45-0.56:27-1.77:064:04Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:4310.012:5311.46:38-0.47:19-1.57:074:04Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:379.91:4911.07:33-0.28:15-1.27:074:04Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:369.72:5010.58:330.19:14-0.87:084:05Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:389.63:5510.09:380.310:16-0.47:094:05Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:409.65:019.510:450.511:170.07:094:05Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:429.66:089.211:540.57:104:06Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:439.77:149.012:200.21:010.37:104:06Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:409.88:139.01:200.42:020.17:114:07Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:3210.09:079.02:150.52:56-0.17:114:07Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:1910.09:559.03:040.63:44-0.37:124:08Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:0210.110:398.93:490.74:28-0.47:124:08New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:4310.011:218.94:310.85:08-0.37:134:09New Moon25Mon
26Tue11:229.95:100.85:46-0.27:134:10New Moon26Tue
27Wed12:008.811:59 AM9.85:470.96:22-0.17:134:10New Moon27Wed
28Thu12:378.712:369.76:241.16:580.17:134:11Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:148.61:139.47:021.27:350.27:144:12Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:528.51:529.27:421.38:130.47:144:13Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun2:338.42:358.98:251.48:540.77:144:14Waxing Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8418150)

Common Questions About Portland, ME Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Portland, ME today?

Slack tide in Portland, ME is approximately 5:56 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 81% 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 Gibbous (81% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA