Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : 8:48 am (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 55m at 2:28 am (10.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - Mar 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:1210.38:509.51:530.32:35-0.76:155:30Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:0910.89:4310.22:51-0.43:28-1.26:135:31New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:0311.210:3310.93:46-1.14:18-1.66:125:33New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:5611.411:2211.34:40-1.65:07-1.86:105:34New Moon4Sun
5Mon11:4811.45:32-1.95:56-1.86:085:35Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:1111.412:3911.16:24-2.06:45-1.56:065:36Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:0011.31:3110.57:16-1.77:35-0.96:055:38Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:5111.02:279.98:10-1.28:28-0.36:035:39Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:4610.43:269.29:09-0.69:250.46:015:40First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:459.94:298.710:110.010:270.95:595:41First Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:489.46:348.312:160.46:586:43First Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:539.07:408.112:331.31:240.76:566:44First Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:598.98:418.21:411.42:280.76:546:45Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:589.09:338.52:441.33:220.66:526:46Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:489.110:188.83:371.14:080.56:516:48Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:339.310:589.14:220.84:480.46:496:49Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:149.411:349.35:030.55:240.36:476:50Full Moon17Sat
18Sun11:519.45:400.35:560.36:456:51Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:089.512:279.46:140.16:270.36:436:52Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:409.61:019.26:480.16:590.46:426:54Full Moon20Tue
21Wed1:109.61:359.17:210.07:310.56:406:55Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:429.62:108.97:570.18:060.76:386:56Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:169.62:488.78:350.18:450.96:366:57Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:559.53:318.59:180.39:301.06:346:59Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:419.44:228.310:080.410:211.16:337:00Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:349.45:198.211:030.511:181.26:317:01Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:349.46:218.412:020.46:297:02Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:399.57:268.712:211.01:060.36:277:03Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:469.78:299.31:280.72:10-0.16:257:05Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:5110.19:2610.02:340.13:09-0.56:247:06Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:5010.610:1910.73:34-0.64:03-1.06:227:07Waning Crescent31Sat
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 5:38 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 Crescent (23% 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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