Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, ME

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Portland, ME.
Next low tide : 11:53 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 43m at 5:26 pm (10.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8418150
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, ME Tides - Apr 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:409.99:229.32:220.83:05-0.36:217:07Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:3910.410:1410.13:230.13:59-0.86:197:09Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:3510.911:0410.74:19-0.74:49-1.26:177:10New Moon3Sun
4Mon11:2811.211:5311.35:12-1.35:38-1.56:167:11New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:2011.26:05-1.86:26-1.46:147:12New Moon5Tue
6Wed12:4111.51:1211.06:56-1.97:15-1.26:127:13Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:2911.52:0410.67:47-1.88:04-0.76:107:15Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:1811.22:5810.08:40-1.48:55-0.16:097:16Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:1010.73:559.49:36-0.99:500.66:077:17Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:0710.14:578.810:36-0.210:511.26:057:18First Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:089.56:018.411:390.311:561.66:037:19First Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:139.17:058.212:450.76:027:21First Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:208.88:088.31:041.81:500.96:007:22Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:238.89:038.52:101.72:490.95:587:23Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:178.99:498.83:081.43:370.85:577:24Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:059.010:309.13:561.14:190.75:557:25Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:479.111:079.34:380.84:560.65:537:27Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:279.211:419.55:170.55:300.65:527:28Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:049.25:530.36:020.75:507:29Full Moon19Tue
20Wed12:149.712:409.16:270.26:330.85:497:30Full Moon20Wed
21Thu12:459.71:159.07:000.17:060.95:477:31Full Moon21Thu
22Fri1:169.71:508.87:350.17:411.15:457:33Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:509.72:278.68:120.18:191.25:447:34Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun2:279.63:098.48:540.29:021.45:427:35Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:119.53:588.39:410.39:521.55:417:36Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:029.44:538.210:340.410:481.55:397:37Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:019.45:538.411:320.511:491.45:387:39Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:049.46:568.712:330.45:367:40Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:119.67:589.212:551.11:360.15:357:41Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:179.98:569.92:020.62:36-0.25:337:42Waning Crescent30Sat
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 8:39 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places Portland, ME in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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