Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low12:36 AM1.6 ft
- High6:58 AM8.0 ft
- Low12:50 PM2.2 ft
- High7:06 PM8.7 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low1:29 AM1.4 ft
- High7:49 AM8.4 ft
- Low1:46 PM1.8 ft
- High8:01 PM9.0 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 12:36 AM | 1.6 ft |
| High | 6:58 AM | 8.0 ft |
| Low | 12:50 PM | 2.2 ft |
| High | 7:06 PM | 8.7 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing11:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Today's best window (5:00 to 7:00 PM) has passed. Moving water near sunset, as the tide rises toward the 7:06 PM high.
- Tidepools & shellingNext: Wed 1:00 to 3:00 PMEarlier today: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Today's best window (11:00 AM to 2:00 PM) has passed.
- SurfingNext: Wed 4:00 to 6:00 PMEarlier today: 3:00 to 5:00 PM
Today's best window (3:00 to 5:00 PM) has passed.
- Shallow boat launchEnough water all day
Lowest is 1.6 ft at 12:36 AM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing6:00 to 7:00 AM
Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 7:49 AM high. Second window 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shelling1:00 to 3:00 PM
The 1.8 ft low at 1:46 PM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 2:45 PM.
- Surfing4:00 to 6:00 PM
Mid tide from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 1:00 to 2:00 AM
Water drops under 1.5 ft from 1:00 to 2:00 AM. Plan to be back on the trailer before then.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayTue 20 | L12:36a1.6 | H6:58a8.0 | L12:50p2.2 | H7:06p8.7 | 7.2 |
| WedOct 21 | L1:29a1.4 | H7:49a8.4 | L1:46p1.8 | H8:01p9.0 | 7.6 |
| ThuOct 22 | L2:17a1.1 | H8:35a8.9 | L2:38p1.3 | H8:50p9.3 | 8.2 |
| FriOct 23 | L3:00a0.8 | H9:16a9.5 | L3:24p0.6 | H9:36p9.6 | 9.0 |
| SatOct 24 | L3:40a0.4 | H9:55a10.1 | L4:07p0.0 | H10:19p9.8 | 10.1 |
| SunOct 25 | L4:20a0.2 | H10:34a10.6 | L4:51p−0.6 | H11:04p10.0 | 11.2 |
| MonOct 26 | L5:02a0.0 | H11:14a11.1 | L5:35p−1.0 | H11:49p10.1 | 12.1 spring tide |
Spring tides Monday. Lows drop to −1.0 ft, the best shelling days this week. Spring and neap tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8415809.
Nearby stations
Currents
Andrews Island, Ese of
- Slack1:43 AM
- Max flood3:55 AM 0.3 kn
- Slack6:59 AM
- Max ebb9:49 AM 0.4 kn
- Slack1:48 PM
- Max flood4:03 PM 0.3 kn
- Slack6:42 PM
- Max ebb10:17 PM 0.6 kn
Current predictions for Andrews Island, Ese of, 10 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA subordinate, from Portland,casco Bay
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 43.965° N, 69.217° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8415809
About the tides at Tenants Harbor
Tenants Harbor has a semidiurnal tide: two highs and two lows of similar height each day, about 12 hours and 25 minutes apart. The pattern follows the reference station at Portland,casco Bay. With a mean range of about 8.9 ft, the shoreline here changes a lot between high and low water. Looking a year ahead, predictions peak at 11.8 ft on December 25 and bottom out at −1.9 ft on January 23.
Tides here are worked out from the reference station at Portland,casco Bay, with NOAA time and height corrections. Times are good for planning, but local wind can shift them. The nearest other station is Otis Cove, 2 mi away. For tidal currents, see Andrews Island, Ese of.
Predictions are based on Portland,casco Bay.
Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.