Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : in 2h 29m at 8:43 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:349.33:038.68:530.39:080.76:165:29First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:219.33:578.49:450.410:000.96:155:30First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:159.44:588.210:440.410:581.06:135:32First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:169.46:058.211:480.36:115:33First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:249.67:158.512:031.012:570.16:105:34Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:3210.18:199.01:120.72:03-0.46:085:36Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:3510.69:179.62:160.13:01-1.06:065:37Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:3311.010:1010.23:15-0.53:55-1.46:045:38Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:2811.311:0110.64:11-1.04:46-1.76:035:39Full Moon9Fri
10Sat11:2111.411:4910.95:04-1.35:35-1.76:015:41Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:1211.25:56-1.56:22-1.55:595:42Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:3610.91:0210.76:46-1.47:09-1.05:575:43Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:2310.71:5310.17:37-1.17:57-0.45:565:44Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed2:1210.32:469.48:30-0.68:470.35:545:46Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:039.83:438.89:260.09:410.95:525:47Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:589.34:438.310:250.510:381.55:505:48Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:578.95:467.911:270.911:411.85:485:49Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:598.66:497.812:321.15:475:50Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:018.67:477.912:461.91:341.05:455:52Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:588.88:378.21:461.72:260.85:435:53Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:489.09:218.52:371.43:110.65:415:54Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:319.210:008.83:211.13:490.45:395:55Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:119.410:369.14:000.74:240.25:385:56New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:499.611:109.44:360.44:570.15:365:58New Moon24Sat
25Sun11:249.611:429.65:110.25:290.15:345:59New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:599.65:460.06:010.15:326:00New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:139.812:359.56:22-0.26:360.25:306:01Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:469.91:139.37:01-0.27:140.35:296:02Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:239.91:559.17:43-0.27:560.55:276:04Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:069.92:448.88:31-0.18:440.85:256:05First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:569.83:408.69:250.19:391.05:236:06First Quarter31Sat
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 11:51 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 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.

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