Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:14 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 36m at 1:14 am (12.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Jun 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:1410.38:3911.11:380.21:580.34:528:09Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:1010.39:3011.22:350.02:500.44:518:10Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:0210.310:1611.33:26-0.23:390.54:518:11Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:4810.310:5811.34:13-0.34:240.74:508:12New Moon4Sun
5Mon11:3110.311:3811.24:56-0.25:050.84:508:12New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:1110.25:37-0.25:451.04:508:13New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:1711.112:5010.16:160.06:241.24:498:14New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:5510.91:299.96:530.27:021.44:498:14Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:3310.72:079.87:310.47:421.54:498:15Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:1210.52:479.78:100.58:221.64:498:16Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:5310.23:299.78:490.79:061.74:488:16Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:3710.04:129.79:310.89:531.74:488:17First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:249.84:599.810:160.910:431.64:488:17First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:159.65:4810.011:041.011:371.44:488:18First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:099.66:4010.311:550.94:488:18First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:069.77:3310.812:321.012:480.84:488:19Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:0310.08:2511.31:280.51:420.64:488:19Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:0010.49:1811.92:23-0.12:360.34:488:19Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:5410.810:1012.43:18-0.73:300.04:488:20Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:4811.211:0312.84:11-1.24:24-0.34:488:20Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:4111.511:5613.05:04-1.65:18-0.54:498:20Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:3511.75:57-1.86:13-0.54:498:20Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:5012.91:2911.76:51-1.77:09-0.44:498:21Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:4512.72:2511.67:45-1.58:07-0.34:498:21Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:4312.23:2211.58:41-1.29:07-0.14:508:21Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:4211.74:2111.39:38-0.710:090.14:508:21Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:4311.15:2011.110:36-0.311:120.34:518:21Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:4610.66:2011.011:350.24:518:21Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:4910.27:1810.912:140.412:340.54:528:21Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:509.98:1310.91:150.41:310.84:528:21Waning Crescent30Fri
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 4:14 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Southwest Harbor, ME in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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