South Portland tides today
- Tide now 2.8 ft ↓ falling · low 7:21 pm (-1.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:20–7:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 56 °F smooth · 8.7 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 49 °F from the S, gusts 10 · mainly clear
- Surf tomorrow 0.8–1.1 ft Poor day · 0/10 · 7:00–11:00 am
- Sun 7:12 am–5:37 pm 10 h 26 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:01 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:01 pm
Today in South Portland there are high tides at 12:46 am (9.8 ft) and 12:54 pm (11.2 ft) and low tides at 6:42 am and 7:21 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:21 pm. The sun rises at 7:12 am and sets at 5:37 pm: 10 h 26 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:01 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:15 am to 3:15 am and from 1:47 pm to 3:47 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (7 mph). Mainly clear, 49 °F.
Fishing in South Portland today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:42 am
- Sunrise at 7:12 am
- Rising pressure (+0.18 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (1.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:40 am to 7:40 am, combines the 6:42 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also good from 6:20 pm to 7:30 pm, with the 7:21 pm low tide and moonrise. Also worth a try from 1:10 am to 1:50 am, with the 12:46 am high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, longfin inshore squid, Atlantic cod and haddock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: longfin inshore squid and Atlantic mackerel. What you can catch
Beach day in South Portland
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.5 ft waves
- Feels like 45 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 56 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 12:54 pm
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.5 ft
1.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 56 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:21 pm
Low tide at 6:42 am and 7:21 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:46 am and 12:54 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near South Portland
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- Willard Beach 0.7 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Danforth Cove Beach 1.0 mi · SE
- Parking
- Cliff House Beach 1.2 mi · SE
- Seaglass Beach 1.5 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Maiden Cove Beach 1.5 mi · SE
- Sunset Beach 1.7 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Clam Beach 1.7 mi · E
- West Shore Sandy Beach 2.1 mi · NE
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Maine (Maine Healthy Beaches).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near South Portland
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Tides in South Portland
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:46 am 9.8 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 6:42 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:54 pm 11.2 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Next low tide 7:21 pm -1.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 26 min to low tide at 7:21 pm.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 12:46 am high tide and 85 for the 12:54 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 12.3 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 15 (11.7 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-1.7 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 29 (coefficient 85, 12.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 48, 7.0 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:12 am · 5:37 pm | High tide 12:46 am · 9.8 ft | Low tide 6:42 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:54 pm · 11.2 ft | Low tide 7:21 pm · -1.2 ft | Coef. 85 | 91% | Major periods 1:15 am · 1:47 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:13 am · 5:36 pm | High tide 1:36 am · 9.7 ft | Low tide 7:31 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:44 pm · 11.0 ft | Low tide 8:13 pm · -0.9 ft | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 2:19 am · 2:51 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:14 am · 5:34 pm | High tide 2:29 am · 9.4 ft | Low tide 8:24 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:39 pm · 10.8 ft | Low tide 9:09 pm · -0.6 ft | Coef. 80 | 74% | Major periods 3:23 am · 3:55 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:16 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 3:28 am · 9.1 ft | Low tide 9:22 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:40 pm · 10.4 ft | Low tide 10:11 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 75 | 63% | Major periods 4:26 am · 4:55 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:17 am · 4:32 pm | High tide 3:33 am · 8.9 ft | Low tide 9:27 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 3:47 pm · 10.0 ft | Low tide 10:17 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 70 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:24 am · 4:51 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:18 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 4:40 am · 8.8 ft | Low tide 10:37 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 4:57 pm · 9.7 ft | Low tide 11:23 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 67 | 41% | Major periods 5:17 am · 5:41 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:19 am · 4:29 pm | High tide 5:46 am · 9.0 ft | Low tide 11:48 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 6:06 pm · 9.5 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:05 am · 6:29 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Portland station (NOAA), 1.2 mi from South Portland. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at South Portland
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 2.7 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 54.9 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+4.1 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:55 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44007, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in South Portland today
Surf today
Poor- 1.2–1.9 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.2 ft swell at 9 s from the southeast, a bit short
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 12:54 pm)
- Light: First light 6:42 am · sunrise 7:12 am · sunset 5:37 pm · last light 6:07 pm
- Tide: high 12:46 am (9.8 ft), low 6:42 am (-0.1 ft), high 12:54 pm (11.2 ft) and low 7:21 pm (-1.2 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 55.9 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 22 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has glassy water.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in South Portland today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:54 pm): little current from 12:30 pm to 1:20 pm
- 1.2 ft swell at 9 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (4 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:46 am (12:20–1:20 am), low tide 6:42 am (6:20–7:10 am), high tide 12:54 pm (12:30–1:20 pm) and low tide 7:21 pm (7:00–7:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 55.9 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:07 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:01 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:50 am to 2:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Cape Elizabeth Fish seen: bergall, Pholis gunnellus, pollock 5.3 mi
- Oakie L. Alexander wreck 6.0 mi
- Wreck 0.8 mi
- Wreck 2.1 mi
- Wreck 2.1 mi
- Wreck 3.9 mi
- Wreck 5.2 mi
- Wreck 7.4 mi
- Wreck 7.6 mi
- Alan E. Hutchinson Wildlife Management Area 5.9 mi
- Aqua Diving Academy 1.0 mi
- Dyer Point 5.7 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in South Portland
Now in South Portland
- Low / high
- 29 / 51 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 38%
- Humidity
- 52%
- Dew pointDew point
- 31 °F
- Visibility
- 22 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 29
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.42 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 38° | 34° | 30° | 35° | 48° | 51° | 46° | 44° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 NNE | 7 N | 3 NW | 3 WNW | 3 SSW | 6 SSW | 7 SSW | 7 SW |
| Gusts | 19 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 18 |
| Waves | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 46° 7 SSW 1.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 44° 7 SW 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 42° 7 SW 1.3 ft
- 3:00 am 41° 8 SW 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 41° 8 SW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 47° 10 SW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 60° 10 SSW 1.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 12 SSW 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 29 / 51 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.5 ft | 12:46 am · 12:54 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 41 / 65 °F | 12 mph SW | 2.7 ft | 1:36 am · 1:44 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 66 °F | 13 mph W | 2.6 ft | 2:29 am · 2:39 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 36 / 52 °F | 11 mph NW | 1.2 ft | 3:28 am · 3:40 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 32 / 56 °F | 7 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | 3:33 am · 3:47 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 39 / 62 °F | 7 mph WSW | 1.0 ft | 4:40 am · 4:57 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 57 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.1 ft | 5:46 am · 6:06 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 42 / 58 °F | 8 mph SW | 2.6 ft | 6:49 am · 7:12 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 43 / 58 °F | 9 mph SSW | 2.8 ft | 7:45 am · 8:11 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 45 / 57 °F | 11 mph SSE | 4.1 ft | 8:35 am · 9:04 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 43 / 56 °F | 10 mph WNW | 5.5 ft | 9:20 am · 9:52 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 38 / 49 °F | 12 mph NW | 5.0 ft | 10:02 am · 10:37 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 52 °F | 5 mph WNW | 2.2 ft | 10:41 am · 11:19 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 36 / 49 °F | 7 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | 11:19 am · 11:59 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 41° / 65° 2.7 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 46° / 66° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Clear sky 36° / 52° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 32° / 56° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 39° / 62° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 42° / 57° 1.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 42° / 58° 2.6 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.1 °F; normal high: 55 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:55 pm (local time).
The sun in South Portland
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:08 am
- Full dark 6:40 pm
- Civil dawn 6:42 am
- Civil dusk 6:07 pm
- Solar noon 12:25 pm (33° high)
- Daylight 10 h 26 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:57 pm
- Full dark 6:40 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,095 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in South Portland
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:15–3:15 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:47–3:47 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:58–10:58 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:31–7:31 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in South Portland
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Grinding Memorial Pier 0.9 mi
- East Pier 0.5 mi
- 26 TANB 0.5 mi
- West Pier 0.5 mi
- Jetty 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- South Port Marine 0.6 mi
- Breakwater Marina 0.7 mi
- New England Fish Company 1.0 mi
- Coastal Bait Company 1.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.25 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi.
From the shoreline (1.1 mi from South Portland) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.25 mi
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep2.2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.25 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (2.2 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Portland Breakwater Light 1.0 mi north
- Light
- A white flash every 4 s · Fl W 4s
- Light height
- 33 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 25 ft
- Built
- 1855
Other lighthouses nearby: Spring Point Ledge Light (1.1 mi northeast), Portland Head Light (2.1 mi southeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near South PortlandTides nearby
- Portland Fish Pier0.9 mi
- Maine State Pier1.1 mi
- Portland1.4 mi
- West End1.8 mi
- Woodfords Corner2.9 mi
- South Portland Gardens3.7 mi
- Long Island4.6 mi
- Scarborough6.0 mi
- Falmouth6.1 mi
- Falmouth Foreside6.7 mi
South Portland at a glance
- Town or city of about 25,556 people. Coordinates: 43.641° N, 70.241° W.
- It is 1.4 mi southeast of Portland, the main place in Maine. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Portland.
- The nearest tide station, Portland, is 1.2 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Sunset Marina (0.6 mi), Willard Beach (0.7 mi), Spring Point Marina (0.8 mi), Channel Crossing Marina (0.8 mi).
Questions about South PortlandQuestions
What time is high tide today in South Portland?
Today in South Portland there are high tides at 12:46 am (9.8 ft) and 12:54 pm (11.2 ft) and low tides at 6:42 am and 7:21 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in South Portland?
At 5:37 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:07 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in South Portland?
At 7:13 am. First light comes at 6:10 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:15–3:15 am, Minor 9:58–10:58 am, Major 1:47–3:47 pm, Minor 6:31–7:31 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in South Portland?
Overcast, from 29 °F to 51 °F, with a light breeze from the south (7 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in South Portland?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 8.7 s from the southeast. The water is 55.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit South Portland?
The best time to visit South Portland is from June to September: highs of 72 °F to 80 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Portland (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).