Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : in 2m at 7:08 am (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:24 pm (9.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - Apr 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:568.94:427.810:231.010:311.96:217:08First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:488.65:367.611:151.311:252.16:197:09First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:448.46:337.612:111.46:177:10First Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:438.47:317.812:232.11:091.46:167:11First Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:428.58:238.21:242.02:041.26:147:12Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:378.89:108.72:221.52:530.96:127:13Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:279.19:529.33:131.03:370.56:107:15Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:129.510:329.93:590.34:180.16:097:16Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:579.811:1210.54:43-0.34:59-0.26:077:17Full Moon9Fri
10Sat11:4210.011:5410.95:28-0.95:41-0.46:057:18Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:2810.16:13-1.36:25-0.56:037:19Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:3811.21:1510.07:00-1.47:12-0.46:027:21Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:2411.22:049.97:49-1.48:01-0.26:007:22Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed2:1411.12:589.58:41-1.28:540.15:587:23Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:0910.73:589.29:38-0.89:530.55:577:24Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:1110.35:039.010:41-0.410:580.85:557:25Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:189.96:108.911:460.05:537:27Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:289.67:179.012:081.012:530.25:527:28Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:379.58:199.31:200.91:590.25:507:29Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:429.59:159.72:280.62:570.25:487:30Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:399.510:0410.03:270.23:490.25:477:31Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:319.510:4810.24:19-0.14:340.25:457:33New Moon22Thu
23Fri11:189.511:2910.25:06-0.35:170.45:447:34New Moon23Fri
24Sat12:019.45:49-0.45:560.65:427:35New Moon24Sat
25Sun12:0810.212:429.26:29-0.46:340.85:417:36New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:4510.11:219.07:07-0.27:101.05:397:37Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:219.92:008.77:450.07:481.25:387:39Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:599.62:398.58:230.38:271.55:367:40Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:389.43:228.29:040.69:091.75:357:41Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:219.14:088.19:480.89:561.95:337:42First Quarter30Fri
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 10:16 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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