Water Temperature of the Gulf of Maine in Portland, ME
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 4:48 PM EST
Today's Tides
High: January 24, 2:21 AM, 9.5 ft
Low: January 24, 8:32 AM, 0.2 ft
High: January 24, 2:41 PM, 9.3 ft
Low: January 24, 8:52 PM, 0.0 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Fore River; Portland Harbor; Port of Portland; Bug Light Park; Fort Allen ParkStation Name: Portland
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 26 feet
Sensor Depth: -8 feet
Nearest Address:
98 Ocean Gateway Pier
Portland, ME 04101
Cumberland County
GPS Coordinates: 43.65806, -70.24417
Nearby Water Temperatures
Gulf of Maine, Cape Elizabeth, ME (10.6 mi)Gulf of Maine, Monhegan, ME (44.6 mi)
Piscataqua River, Kittery, ME (47.1 mi)
Sheepscot River, Whitefield, ME (50.7 mi)
Gulf of Maine, Gloucester, NH (59.4 mi)
Wild River, Gilead, ME (62.4 mi)
Ducktrap River, Lincolnville, ME (74.9 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Scituate, MA (93 mi)
Shawsheen River, Bedford, MA (97.3 mi)
Cambridge Reservoir Tributary 2, Lexington, MA (98.8 mi)
Cambridge Reservoir Tributary 1, Lexington, MA (98.9 mi)
Hobbs Brook, Lincoln, MA (99 mi)
Fresh Pond, Cambridge, MA (99.1 mi)
Cambridge Reservoir Tributary 3, Waltham, MA (99.7 mi)
Cambridge Reservoir, Lincoln, MA (99.9 mi)
Weather for Portland, Maine
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 18°F
L: 3°F

Sun
H: 18°F
L: 4°F

Mon
H: 21°F
L: 15°F

Tue
H: 23°F
L: 13°F

Wed
H: 22°F
L: 2°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:53 AM
Sunset: 4:42 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 4:25 PM
Moonset: 11:25 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:55 PM - 6:25 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:11 AM - 10:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Storm Watch issued January 24 at 12:28AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:28 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 2:00 PM
...WINTER STORM LIKELY LATE SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 12 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, west central, and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall and periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 12:39PM EST until January 27 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Gray ME
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:39 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 AM
...SIGNIFICANT SNOWSTORM LATE SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, west central, and western Maine. * WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The potential exists for snowbands that will bring periods of locally heavy snowfall, which will lead to rapid snow accumulations and extremely dangerous travel conditions. Significant snowfall and periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 12:34PM EST until January 25 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gray ME
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:34 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below. * WHERE...In Maine, Southern Somerset, Interior Cumberland Highlands, Southern Franklin, and Southern Oxford Counties. In New Hampshire, Northern Carroll and Northern Grafton Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 12:39PM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:39 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 AM
...SIGNIFICANT SNOWSTORM LATE SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The potential exists for snowbands that will bring periods of locally heavy snowfall, which will lead to rapid snow accumulations and extremely dangerous travel conditions. Significant snowfall and periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:53 AM
Sunset: 4:42 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 4:25 PM
Moonset: 11:25 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:55 PM - 6:25 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:11 AM - 10:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:53 AM
Sunset: 4:43 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 5:14 PM
Moonset: 12:25 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:03 AM - 9:33 AM4:44 PM - 7:14 PM
Minor Periods
9:34 AM - 11:04 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:53 AM
Sunset: 4:44 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 6:08 PM
Moonset: 12:42 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:54 AM - 10:24 AM5:38 PM - 8:08 PM
Minor Periods
10:01 AM - 11:31 AM12:12 AM - 1:42 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:53 AM
Sunset: 4:46 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 7:06 PM
Moonset: 2:01 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:51 AM - 11:21 AM6:36 PM - 9:06 PM
Minor Periods
10:35 AM - 12:05 AM1:31 AM - 3:01 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:53 AM
Sunset: 4:47 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 8:08 PM
Moonset: 3:19 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:52 AM - 12:22 AM7:38 PM - 10:08 PM
Minor Periods
11:20 AM - 12:50 AM2:49 AM - 4:19 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
