Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : 9:09 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 26m at 3:06 pm (10.0 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 - Oct 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:348.62:419.48:301.29:030.76:396:20Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:168.43:249.39:131.49:500.86:406:19First Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:048.34:159.310:021.510:420.86:426:17First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:588.25:129.310:561.511:380.86:436:15First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:568.46:129.411:551.36:446:13First Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:578.77:169.712:380.612:581.06:456:11Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:579.28:1910.01:380.32:020.46:466:10Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:549.99:1810.52:37-0.23:02-0.36:486:08Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:4610.610:1310.83:31-0.63:58-1.06:496:06Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:3711.211:0711.04:22-1.04:52-1.56:506:05Full Moon10Wed
11Thu11:2711.65:12-1.25:45-1.86:516:03Full Moon11Thu
12Fri12:0011.012:1811.86:03-1.16:37-1.96:526:01Full Moon12Fri
13Sat12:5310.91:0811.76:53-0.97:30-1.76:545:59Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:4610.52:0011.37:45-0.58:23-1.36:555:58Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:4110.02:5410.88:380.09:20-0.76:565:56Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue3:399.53:5310.29:350.510:20-0.16:575:54Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:409.14:569.710:371.011:220.36:585:53Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:428.85:599.311:411.37:005:51Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:438.77:029.012:240.712:461.47:015:50Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat7:418.78:018.91:250.91:491.47:025:48Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:348.98:559.02:210.92:461.17:035:46Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:219.29:439.03:090.93:340.87:055:45Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:029.410:269.13:520.94:170.67:065:43Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:409.611:069.14:290.84:560.47:075:42New Moon24Wed
25Thu11:169.711:459.15:040.85:320.27:095:40New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:509.85:380.96:070.17:105:39New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:219.012:249.86:120.96:420.17:115:37New Moon27Sat
28Sun12:578.912:589.86:471.07:180.17:125:36Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:348.81:349.87:241.17:560.27:145:35Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue2:128.72:149.78:041.18:380.37:155:33Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed2:548.62:589.68:481.29:250.37:165:32Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 6:07 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 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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