Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : in 57m at 8:55 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:35 pm (10.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:07 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Apr 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:4810.311:5710.65:150.15:260.75:136:00New Moon1Thu
2Fri12:2310.15:490.25:590.95:116:01Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:3110.512:599.86:240.36:341.15:096:02Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:0710.41:379.67:020.57:121.35:086:04Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:4710.22:209.47:430.77:551.55:066:05Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:3110.13:079.28:290.88:441.65:046:06First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:229.94:019.29:210.89:401.65:026:07First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:199.95:009.310:190.810:411.45:006:09First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:2110.16:019.711:190.611:440.94:596:10Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:2410.47:0010.312:190.24:576:11Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:2410.97:5511.112:450.31:15-0.34:556:12Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:2111.48:4711.81:43-0.52:09-0.84:536:13Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:1611.99:3812.52:38-1.23:01-1.14:526:15Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:0912.110:2812.93:31-1.83:51-1.34:506:16Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:0112.211:1813.04:23-2.14:42-1.24:486:17Full Moon15Thu
16Fri11:5312.05:15-2.15:34-1.04:476:18Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:1012.812:4711.76:08-1.86:27-0.64:456:20Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:0312.41:4211.27:03-1.47:23-0.14:436:21Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:5911.82:4110.68:01-0.88:220.54:426:22Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:5911.13:4310.29:01-0.29:250.94:406:23Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:0210.64:469.810:030.310:301.14:386:24Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:0710.15:489.711:050.611:341.24:376:26Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:119.96:469.812:040.74:356:27Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:109.97:3910.012:331.012:580.84:346:28Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:029.99:2510.21:270.82:470.85:327:29Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:4910.010:0610.53:150.53:310.85:307:31Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:3210.110:4410.63:570.34:100.85:297:32New Moon27Tue
28Wed11:1110.111:2010.84:370.24:470.85:277:33New Moon28Wed
29Thu11:4710.111:5410.85:140.15:220.95:267:34New Moon29Thu
30Fri12:2310.05:490.15:571.05:247:35New Moon30Fri
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 12:15 pm — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (32% illuminated). This places Southwest Harbor, ME in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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