Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 11:31 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 34m at 5:52 am (9.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:09 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Oct 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:3110.07:5411.012:510.31:130.66:306:15Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:2910.78:5311.51:49-0.22:14-0.16:316:13Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:2311.59:4912.02:45-0.73:10-0.86:326:11New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:1512.210:4212.33:37-1.14:04-1.46:346:10New Moon4Sat
5Sun11:0512.711:3412.34:28-1.34:57-1.86:356:08New Moon5Sun
6Mon11:5512.95:18-1.35:49-1.96:366:06New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:2612.212:4512.96:08-1.16:42-1.76:376:04Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:1911.81:3712.57:00-0.77:35-1.36:386:02Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:1311.32:3112.07:54-0.18:31-0.86:406:01Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:1010.73:2811.48:500.49:30-0.26:415:59First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:1010.14:2910.89:511.010:310.36:425:57First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:129.75:3210.310:541.311:330.76:435:55First Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:159.56:3610.011:571.46:455:54First Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:159.57:359.912:330.912:581.46:465:52Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:099.78:3010.01:290.91:531.26:475:50Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:579.99:1810.12:190.82:430.96:485:48Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:4010.210:0110.23:030.83:270.66:505:47Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:1810.510:4110.23:440.74:070.46:515:45Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:5410.611:1810.24:210.74:450.36:525:43Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:2810.811:5310.24:550.85:200.26:545:42Full Moon20Mon
21Tue12:0210.85:290.95:550.26:555:40Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:2910.112:3610.86:031.06:310.36:565:39Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:059.91:1210.86:381.17:080.36:575:37Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:439.81:5110.77:161.37:490.46:595:35Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:259.72:3510.67:591.48:350.57:005:34Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:129.62:2510.57:481.48:260.56:014:32Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:059.53:2110.48:431.49:220.56:034:31Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:049.74:2410.49:451.310:230.46:044:29Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:0510.05:2910.510:500.911:240.26:054:28Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:0610.56:3310.811:550.46:074:26Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri7:0511.27:3411.212:23-0.212:56-0.36:084:25Waning Crescent31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8413564)

Common Questions About Southwest Harbor, ME Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Southwest Harbor, ME today?

Slack tide in Southwest Harbor, ME is approximately 8:41 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 Southwest Harbor, ME?

Southwest Harbor, ME is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Southwest Harbor, ME 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 Southwest Harbor, ME?

Tide predictions for Southwest Harbor, ME 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 Southwest Harbor, ME?

Tide data for Southwest Harbor, ME is sourced from NOAA Station #8413564. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8413564.

What is the moon phase in Southwest Harbor, ME tonight?

Tonight the moon over Southwest Harbor, ME is First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Southwest Harbor, ME in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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