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 23m at 7:18 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:35 am (11.2 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 - Dec 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:2510.111:048.94:130.94:52-0.36:544:05Full Moon1Wed
2Thu11:0510.011:448.84:531.05:32-0.26:554:05Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:449.95:321.16:090.06:574:04Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:238.612:219.76:091.26:460.26:584:04Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:018.512:599.56:481.37:230.36:594:04Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:408.41:399.37:281.58:020.57:004:04Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:218.32:229.08:111.68:430.77:014:04Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:038.33:088.78:571.69:260.97:014:04Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:488.43:578.59:471.610:111.07:024:04Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:348.64:508.310:401.510:591.17:034:04Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:218.95:468.311:351.211:491.17:044:04Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:119.26:448.412:320.87:054:04Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:039.77:418.612:430.91:290.37:064:04Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:5510.28:368.91:370.72:23-0.37:064:04Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:4710.79:299.32:300.33:16-0.97:074:04New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:3811.210:229.63:220.04:07-1.37:084:05New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:3111.511:159.84:14-0.34:59-1.67:094:05New Moon17Fri
18Sat11:2411.65:08-0.55:51-1.87:094:05Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:0710.012:1811.56:02-0.66:44-1.77:104:06Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:0110.11:1311.26:57-0.57:37-1.47:104:06Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:5610.02:1110.77:55-0.38:32-1.07:114:07Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:539.93:1210.18:570.09:29-0.57:114:07First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:529.84:169.410:010.210:270.07:124:08First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:519.75:218.911:070.411:270.57:124:08First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:519.66:268.612:140.47:124:09Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:509.67:308.412:280.91:190.47:134:10Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:479.68:278.41:281.12:170.27:134:10Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:389.79:188.42:221.23:080.17:134:11Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:249.710:048.53:101.13:530.07:134:12Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:079.810:468.63:541.14:35-0.17:144:13Full Moon30Thu
31Fri10:479.811:228.74:341.05:13-0.17:144:13Full Moon31Fri
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 10:26 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 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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