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 3h 48m 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 - Nov 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:428.63:509.59:381.310:170.47:185:30First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:358.64:479.510:341.211:120.47:195:29First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:338.85:499.511:351.07:205:28First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:329.25:539.612:100.311:38 AM0.76:214:27Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:319.76:589.812:100.112:430.26:234:25Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:2910.37:5910.01:09-0.11:45-0.46:244:24Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:2410.98:5710.32:06-0.42:43-1.06:254:23Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:1611.49:5110.52:59-0.63:37-1.56:274:22Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:0711.710:4510.53:51-0.84:30-1.86:284:21Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:5811.711:3810.44:42-0.75:21-1.86:294:20Full Moon10Sat
11Sun11:4811.55:33-0.56:13-1.66:314:19Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:2910.112:3911.16:24-0.27:04-1.26:324:18Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:219.81:3110.67:160.27:57-0.66:334:17Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed2:159.42:2610.08:100.78:51-0.16:354:16Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:119.03:249.59:081.19:470.46:364:15Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:088.84:239.010:091.410:430.86:374:14Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:048.75:228.711:101.511:381.16:384:13Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:598.76:208.512:101.56:404:12Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:518.87:168.412:331.21:081.36:414:11Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:409.18:088.51:241.32:001.06:424:10Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:249.38:548.62:091.22:450.76:434:10Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:049.59:368.72:501.23:260.46:454:09Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:429.710:178.83:281.14:040.26:464:08New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:199.910:568.84:051.04:410.06:474:08New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:5610.011:348.94:420.95:18-0.16:484:07New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:3310.15:200.95:56-0.26:494:07New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:128.912:1210.16:000.86:36-0.36:514:06Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:518.912:5410.16:420.87:18-0.36:524:06Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:349.01:3910.07:290.88:04-0.26:534:05Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:229.02:319.88:200.78:54-0.26:544:05First 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 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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