Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sturgeon Island, Merrymeeting Bay, ME

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sturgeon Island, Merrymeeting Bay, ME.
Next low tide : in 5h 34m at 11:53 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:07 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8417271
Common Questions About Tides

Sturgeon Island, Merrymeeting Bay, ME Tides - Jan 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:314.84:345.110:280.810:580.47:134:12Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:124.95:215.011:160.811:410.47:134:13Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:565.06:124.912:070.87:134:14Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:435.17:084.812:270.51:020.67:134:15Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:345.38:094.71:180.62:010.57:134:16Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:305.59:124.82:130.63:030.27:134:17Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:285.810:145.03:120.54:04-0.17:134:18Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:256.111:125.24:110.35:02-0.47:134:19Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:216.45:080.15:57-0.77:124:20New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:085.412:176.66:03-0.16:51-0.97:124:21New Moon10Mon
11Tue1:035.61:126.76:58-0.37:44-1.07:124:22New Moon11Tue
12Wed1:565.72:076.77:53-0.38:36-1.07:114:23Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:495.83:016.58:48-0.39:28-0.97:114:24Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:415.83:566.29:44-0.210:20-0.67:104:26Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:355.74:545.810:43-0.111:13-0.37:104:27First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:315.65:545.411:440.17:094:28First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:265.56:555.012:080.112:470.27:094:29First Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:235.47:594.81:040.41:510.47:084:31First Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:215.39:034.62:030.72:560.47:084:32Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:185.310:034.63:030.93:560.47:074:33Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:125.310:554.64:000.94:490.37:064:34Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:015.411:424.74:510.95:360.27:054:36Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:455.45:360.86:190.17:044:37Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:254.812:265.56:170.76:570.17:044:38Full Moon24Mon
25Tue1:044.81:045.66:550.67:330.07:034:40Full Moon25Tue
26Wed1:404.91:405.67:310.68:050.07:024:41Full Moon26Wed
27Thu2:145.02:155.68:060.58:370.07:014:42Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:465.02:495.58:410.59:090.07:004:44Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:195.13:245.49:190.59:430.16:594:45Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:525.24:035.29:590.410:200.26:584:47Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:305.24:475.010:430.411:010.36:574:48Third Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8417271)

Common Questions About Sturgeon Island, Merrymeeting Bay, ME Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Sturgeon Island, Merrymeeting Bay, ME today?

Slack tide in Sturgeon Island, Merrymeeting Bay, ME is approximately 3:00 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 Sturgeon Island, Merrymeeting Bay, ME?

Sturgeon Island, Merrymeeting Bay, ME is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 Sturgeon Island, Merrymeeting Bay, 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 Sturgeon Island, Merrymeeting Bay, ME?

Tide predictions for Sturgeon Island, Merrymeeting Bay, 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 Sturgeon Island, Merrymeeting Bay, ME?

Tide data for Sturgeon Island, Merrymeeting Bay, ME is sourced from NOAA Station #8417271. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8417271.

What is the moon phase in Sturgeon Island, Merrymeeting Bay, ME tonight?

Tonight the moon over Sturgeon Island, Merrymeeting Bay, ME is First Quarter (36% illuminated). This places Sturgeon Island, Merrymeeting Bay, 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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