Tides Today & Tomorrow in Portland, OR

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Portland, OR.
Next low tide : in 4h 15m at 4:08 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:45 pm (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9439221
Common Questions About Tides

Portland, OR Tides - May 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:373.13:092.411:100.210:560.54:597:16Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:213.24:012.412:060.14:577:17Full Moon2Tue
3Wed4:033.34:502.312:560.04:567:18Full Moon3Wed
4Thu4:433.35:382.312:220.51:440.04:547:20Full Moon4Thu
5Fri5:233.36:252.21:010.62:290.14:537:21Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:033.27:142.21:360.63:110.24:517:22Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:443.08:062.22:100.73:530.44:507:23Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:282.99:022.22:430.74:330.54:497:25Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:152.710:022.23:210.75:120.74:477:26Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed9:092.511:002.34:040.75:480.84:467:27Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu10:112.311:492.44:530.86:220.84:457:28Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri11:202.25:520.86:530.84:437:29Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:322.512:302.17:160.87:320.84:427:31Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:122.71:342.19:020.78:190.84:417:32Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:512.82:302.110:140.59:120.84:407:33Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:303.03:182.111:110.310:070.84:397:34Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:093.24:032.112:020.24:387:35New Moon17Wed
18Thu3:483.44:452.112:480.14:377:36New Moon18Thu
19Fri4:293.55:282.11:310.04:357:38New Moon19Fri
20Sat5:113.66:112.212:360.82:130.04:347:39New Moon20Sat
21Sun5:553.66:562.21:210.72:530.04:337:40Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:423.57:452.22:050.73:340.14:327:41Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:313.48:382.32:510.74:150.24:327:42Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed8:253.19:352.43:400.74:580.34:317:43First Quarter24Wed
25Thu9:252.810:332.64:360.75:430.44:307:44First Quarter25Thu
26Fri10:312.511:312.85:500.86:310.54:297:45First Quarter26Fri
27Sat11:412.37:270.87:220.54:287:46Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:262.912:522.28:540.68:160.64:277:47Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:173.11:582.110:030.49:130.64:277:48Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:053.22:572.111:020.210:090.74:267:49Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed2:503.33:502.111:550.011:020.74:257:50Full Moon31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9439221)

Common Questions About Portland, OR Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Portland, OR today?

Slack tide in Portland, OR is approximately 6:56 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, OR?

Portland, OR is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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, OR 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, OR?

Tide predictions for Portland, OR 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, OR?

Tide data for Portland, OR is sourced from NOAA Station #9439221. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9439221.

What is the moon phase in Portland, OR tonight?

Tonight the moon over Portland, OR is First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places Portland, OR 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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