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 4h 33m 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 - May 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:479.86:409.012:160.05:327:43First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:579.77:469.312:391.01:220.05:317:44Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:069.88:469.81:490.72:25-0.15:297:45Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:0910.09:4110.32:550.23:23-0.35:287:46Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:0610.110:3010.73:53-0.44:14-0.45:277:48Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:0010.211:1710.94:46-0.85:02-0.45:257:49Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:5010.15:36-1.05:49-0.25:247:50Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:0211.012:3810.06:23-1.16:330.15:237:51Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:4610.81:249.77:08-0.97:170.45:227:52Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:2810.52:099.37:53-0.68:000.85:207:53Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:1110.22:568.98:38-0.28:451.25:197:54Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:569.73:448.69:240.29:331.65:187:55Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:459.34:368.310:140.610:251.95:177:57Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:378.95:288.211:051.011:202.15:167:58Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:328.66:228.111:571.25:157:59Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:288.57:148.312:162.112:501.35:148:00Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:258.48:058.61:152.01:421.35:138:01Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:208.58:518.92:111.72:301.25:128:02Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:108.79:339.33:011.33:141.05:118:03Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:568.910:129.83:460.83:550.85:108:04Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:409.110:5010.24:280.34:350.65:098:05New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:239.311:3010.55:10-0.25:150.55:088:06New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:079.45:52-0.65:580.45:078:07New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:1110.812:529.56:36-0.86:430.35:078:08New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:5610.91:399.57:22-1.07:300.45:068:09Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:4310.92:289.58:11-1.08:210.45:058:10Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:3410.83:239.49:04-0.89:170.65:048:11Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:3110.54:229.310:00-0.610:170.75:048:12First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:3310.25:249.411:00-0.411:220.85:038:13First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:389.96:269.512:01-0.25:038:14First Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:459.77:279.812:290.71:020.05:028:14Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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