NOAA station 8416961, Maine
Back River tide chart
Saturday, October 31Eastern Daylight Time
Predicted from Portland (NOAA’s page for this station, opens in a new tab)Rising, about 7.4 ft now
As of 2:15 AM EDT
- Next
- High 9.1 ft at 4:01 AMin 1h 46m
- Then
- Low 0.7 ft at 9:52 AMin 7h 37m
- Next
High
4:01 AM
9.1 ft
Low
9:52 AM
0.7 ft
High
4:13 PM
10.4 ft
Low
10:42 PM
-0.3 ft
The week ahead
This week’s tides at Back River
Every high and low for the next seven days, in feet above MLLW. The 30-day table below has the rest of the month.
| Day | Tide curve | Highs | Lows | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31Range 10.7 ft | 4:01 AM 9.1 ft4:13 PM 10.4 ft | 9:52 AM 0.7 ft10:42 PM -0.3 ft | 10.7 ft | |
| Sun, Nov 1Range 10.0 ft | 4:06 AM 8.9 ft4:20 PM 10.0 ft | 9:57 AM 1.0 ft10:48 PM 0.0 ft | 10.0 ft | |
| Mon, Nov 2Range 9.5 ft | 5:14 AM 8.8 ft5:30 PM 9.7 ft | 11:07 AM 1.1 ft11:54 PM 0.2 ft | 9.5 ft | |
| Tue, Nov 3Range 8.5 ft | 6:20 AM 9.0 ft6:39 PM 9.5 ft | 12:18 PM 1.0 ft | 8.5 ft | |
| Wed, Nov 4Range 9.1 ft | 7:23 AM 9.2 ft7:46 PM 9.4 ft | 12:59 AM 0.3 ft1:28 PM 0.8 ft | 9.1 ft | |
| Thu, Nov 5Range 9.3 ft | 8:19 AM 9.6 ft8:45 PM 9.4 ft | 1:58 AM 0.3 ft2:29 PM 0.4 ft | 9.3 ft | |
| Fri, Nov 6Range 9.9 ft | 9:09 AM 9.9 ft9:38 PM 9.4 ft | 2:51 AM 0.3 ft3:23 PM 0.0 ft | 9.9 ft |
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Back River tide table for the next 30 days
Every high and low for the next month, with the daily tidal range.
| Day | Highs | Lows | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31Range 10.7 ft | 4:01 AM 9.1 ft4:13 PM 10.4 ft | 9:52 AM 0.7 ft10:42 PM -0.3 ft | 10.7 ft |
| Sun, Nov 1Range 10.0 ft | 4:06 AM 8.9 ft4:20 PM 10.0 ft | 9:57 AM 1.0 ft10:48 PM 0.0 ft | 10.0 ft |
| Mon, Nov 2Range 9.5 ft | 5:14 AM 8.8 ft5:30 PM 9.7 ft | 11:07 AM 1.1 ft11:54 PM 0.2 ft | 9.5 ft |
| Tue, Nov 3Range 8.5 ft | 6:20 AM 9.0 ft6:39 PM 9.5 ft | 12:18 PM 1.0 ft | 8.5 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4Range 9.1 ft | 7:23 AM 9.2 ft7:46 PM 9.4 ft | 12:59 AM 0.3 ft1:28 PM 0.8 ft | 9.1 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5Range 9.3 ft | 8:19 AM 9.6 ft8:45 PM 9.4 ft | 1:58 AM 0.3 ft2:29 PM 0.4 ft | 9.3 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6Range 9.9 ft | 9:09 AM 9.9 ft9:38 PM 9.4 ft | 2:51 AM 0.3 ft3:23 PM 0.0 ft | 9.9 ft |
| Sat, Nov 7Range 10.3 ft | 9:55 AM 10.1 ft10:26 PM 9.4 ft | 3:38 AM 0.4 ft4:11 PM -0.2 ft | 10.3 ft |
| Sun, Nov 8Range 10.5 ft | 10:36 AM 10.2 ft11:11 PM 9.2 ft | 4:21 AM 0.5 ft4:55 PM -0.3 ft | 10.5 ft |
| Mon, Nov 9Range 10.5 ft | 11:16 AM 10.2 ft11:53 PM 9.1 ft | 5:02 AM 0.7 ft5:37 PM -0.3 ft | 10.5 ft |
| Tue, Nov 10Range 10.1 ft | 11:54 AM 10.0 ft | 5:40 AM 1.0 ft6:16 PM -0.1 ft | 10.1 ft |
| Wed, Nov 11Range 9.7 ft | 12:34 AM 8.8 ft12:32 PM 9.8 ft | 6:18 AM 1.2 ft6:55 PM 0.1 ft | 9.7 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12Range 9.2 ft | 1:13 AM 8.6 ft1:10 PM 9.6 ft | 6:56 AM 1.4 ft7:34 PM 0.4 ft | 9.2 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13Range 8.6 ft | 1:53 AM 8.3 ft1:50 PM 9.3 ft | 7:36 AM 1.7 ft8:15 PM 0.7 ft | 8.6 ft |
Show days 15 to 30Hide days 15 to 30 | |||
| Sat, Nov 14Range 8.2 ft | 2:36 AM 8.1 ft2:33 PM 9.1 ft | 8:18 AM 1.9 ft8:59 PM 0.9 ft | 8.2 ft |
| Sun, Nov 15Range 7.7 ft | 3:22 AM 7.9 ft3:21 PM 8.8 ft | 9:05 AM 2.0 ft9:46 PM 1.1 ft | 7.7 ft |
| Mon, Nov 16Range 7.4 ft | 4:12 AM 7.8 ft4:13 PM 8.6 ft | 9:56 AM 2.1 ft10:35 PM 1.2 ft | 7.4 ft |
| Tue, Nov 17Range 7.2 ft | 5:02 AM 7.9 ft5:06 PM 8.5 ft | 10:50 AM 2.1 ft11:24 PM 1.3 ft | 7.2 ft |
| Wed, Nov 18Range 6.6 ft | 5:51 AM 8.1 ft6:01 PM 8.5 ft | 11:45 AM 1.9 ft | 6.6 ft |
| Thu, Nov 19Range 7.3 ft | 6:40 AM 8.5 ft6:57 PM 8.5 ft | 12:13 AM 1.2 ft12:42 PM 1.5 ft | 7.3 ft |
| Fri, Nov 20Range 8.0 ft | 7:28 AM 9.0 ft7:51 PM 8.7 ft | 1:03 AM 1.0 ft1:37 PM 1.0 ft | 8.0 ft |
| Sat, Nov 21Range 9.3 ft | 8:14 AM 9.6 ft8:43 PM 9.0 ft | 1:52 AM 0.8 ft2:29 PM 0.3 ft | 9.3 ft |
| Sun, Nov 22Range 10.5 ft | 8:58 AM 10.2 ft9:33 PM 9.3 ft | 2:39 AM 0.5 ft3:18 PM -0.3 ft | 10.5 ft |
| Mon, Nov 23Range 11.7 ft | 9:43 AM 10.8 ft10:22 PM 9.5 ft | 3:26 AM 0.3 ft4:06 PM -0.9 ft | 11.7 ft |
| Tue, Nov 24Range 12.5 ft | 10:30 AM 11.2 ft11:12 PM 9.7 ft | 4:13 AM 0.0 ft4:55 PM -1.3 ft | 12.5 ft |
| Wed, Nov 25Range 12.9 ft | 11:19 AM 11.4 ft | 5:02 AM -0.1 ft5:45 PM -1.5 ft | 12.9 ft |
| Thu, Nov 26Range 13.0 ft | 12:03 AM 9.8 ft12:11 PM 11.5 ft | 5:53 AM -0.2 ft6:37 PM -1.5 ft | 13.0 ft |
| Fri, Nov 27Range 12.6 ft | 12:56 AM 9.7 ft1:04 PM 11.3 ft | 6:46 AM -0.1 ft7:31 PM -1.3 ft | 12.6 ft |
| Sat, Nov 28Range 12.0 ft | 1:51 AM 9.6 ft2:01 PM 11.0 ft | 7:41 AM 0.1 ft8:27 PM -1.0 ft | 12.0 ft |
| Sun, Nov 29Range 11.1 ft | 2:49 AM 9.4 ft3:01 PM 10.5 ft | 8:41 AM 0.4 ft9:27 PM -0.6 ft | 11.1 ft |
Conditions at Back River
From the National Weather Service forecast for this spot and the nearest water temperature reading, with today's sunrise and sunset.
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About Back River tides
Back River is a NOAA subordinate station (8416961): NOAA predicts its times and heights from Portland (8418150) with offsets for this spot, so treat them as a close guide rather than an exact prediction. Heights are in feet above MLLW (Mean Lower Low Water), the datum of US nautical charts, so they line up with charted depths.
In the next 30 days, Back River has two highs and two lows on 26 days and three turns on 4 days, and the daily range runs from 6.6 to 13.0 ft. That is a semidiurnal tide: two highs and two lows a day, each pair close in height.
Use the curve above to time a harbor entrance, a beach walk, fishing a moving tide or clearing a shallow bar, and remember that wind, air pressure and river flow can push the real water level above or below the prediction. The daily tidal range in the tables shows how much water moves each day: bigger ranges around the new and full moon mean stronger currents.
The latest water temperature near Back River is about 53°F, from NDBC buoy 44032, 23 mi away, at 1:00 AM EDT. Water temperature shapes where fish hold and feed, and tells you what to wear in the water, so check it alongside the tide before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is high tide in Back River today?+
Today (Saturday, October 31), high tide at Back River is at 4:01 AM (9.1 ft), 4:13 PM (10.4 ft). Heights are referenced to MLLW (Mean Lower Low Water).
What time is low tide in Back River today?+
Today, low tide at Back River is at 9:52 AM (0.7 ft), 10:42 PM (-0.3 ft).
What tidal datum do these Back River tide heights use?+
All heights are given in feet relative to MLLW (Mean Lower Low Water), the standard NOAA chart datum for US tidal waters. A tide of 0.0 ft equals the chart datum; negative tides fall below it.
How accurate are these tide predictions?+
Back River is a NOAA subordinate station (8416961). NOAA predicts its times and heights from Portland (8418150) with offsets for this spot, so treat them as a close guide rather than an exact prediction. Real water levels can also differ with wind, air pressure and river flow.
What is the water temperature at Back River?+
The latest water temperature near Back River is about 53°F, from NDBC buoy 44032, 23 mi away, at 1:00 AM EDT. Water temperature drives fish behavior and tells you what to wear in the water, so it's worth checking alongside the tide.
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Bridge clearances near Back River
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