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 3h 51m at 5:44 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 9:36 am (1.9 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 - Apr 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:322.211:39 AM2.46:050.89:000.65:506:38Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue1:242.312:442.47:310.89:470.65:486:40Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed2:072.41:462.49:080.810:280.65:466:41Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:432.52:402.510:140.611:050.65:446:42Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:172.73:282.511:090.511:370.65:426:43New Moon5Fri
6Sat3:502.84:122.511:580.45:406:45New Moon6Sat
7Sun4:232.94:542.512:050.612:430.35:396:46New Moon7Sun
8Mon4:563.15:352.412:320.61:250.35:376:47New Moon8Mon
9Tue5:313.26:152.412:590.62:060.35:356:49New Moon9Tue
10Wed6:083.26:572.31:290.62:460.45:336:50Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:473.37:422.12:020.63:270.55:316:51Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:303.28:322.12:390.64:100.65:296:52Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:183.29:272.03:190.64:590.75:286:54First Quarter13Sat
14Sun9:113.010:282.04:020.75:590.75:266:55First Quarter14Sun
15Mon10:122.911:292.14:510.77:040.75:246:56First Quarter15Mon
16Tue11:182.85:490.88:050.65:226:58First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:282.312:252.77:080.88:590.65:216:59Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:222.61:312.78:570.79:490.55:197:00Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri2:122.82:322.710:190.510:360.45:177:01Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:593.13:272.711:230.311:210.45:157:03Full Moon20Sat
21Sun3:443.34:192.612:200.15:147:04Full Moon21Sun
22Mon4:283.45:092.512:050.31:130.05:127:05Full Moon22Mon
23Tue5:113.55:582.412:470.32:030.05:107:07Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:543.46:492.31:280.32:510.05:097:08Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:373.37:422.22:070.43:400.25:077:09Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:223.18:412.22:460.54:300.35:057:10Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:092.89:472.23:240.65:220.55:047:12Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun9:012.610:572.24:050.76:180.65:027:13Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon10:012.411:582.34:500.87:140.75:017:14Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue11:072.25:460.98:050.84:597:15Third Quarter30Tue
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 7:40 am — 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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