Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : in 5h 32m at 2:05 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 8:24 pm (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - Feb 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:059.86:488.712:310.06:564:52Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:109.87:538.712:480.61:38-0.16:554:54Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:109.88:518.81:510.62:38-0.26:534:55Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:0410.09:428.92:480.63:30-0.46:524:56Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:5310.010:289.13:380.44:16-0.56:514:58New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:3710.111:109.14:240.44:59-0.56:504:59New Moon6Mon
7Tue11:1810.011:499.25:050.35:37-0.46:495:00New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:569.95:440.36:12-0.36:475:02New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:259.112:339.76:210.46:46-0.16:465:03Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:599.11:099.46:580.57:200.16:455:05Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:349.01:479.17:360.67:550.46:435:06Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:118.92:278.78:160.88:340.76:425:07Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:508.83:118.39:001.09:161.06:405:09First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:338.74:008.09:481.110:021.36:395:10First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:218.64:547.810:401.210:531.46:385:11First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:138.75:537.811:371.111:491.46:365:13First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:118.96:567.912:390.86:355:14Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:119.37:558.312:491.21:390.46:335:15Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:089.88:488.91:480.82:33-0.26:325:17Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:0110.49:389.52:430.23:24-0.86:305:18Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:5311.010:2710.13:36-0.44:13-1.46:285:19Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:4411.311:1610.64:27-1.05:01-1.86:275:21Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:3411.55:18-1.45:49-2.06:255:22Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:0411.012:2511.46:09-1.66:38-1.96:245:23Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:5311.11:1711.17:01-1.67:27-1.56:225:25Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:4311.02:1210.57:56-1.48:20-1.06:205:26Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:3710.73:119.98:54-1.09:16-0.46:195:27Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:3610.34:159.39:56-0.510:160.26:175:29Third Quarter28Tue
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 5:14 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 79% 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 Waxing Gibbous (79% 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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