Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : in 5h 29m at 6:37 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Nov 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:2911.810:5811.03:540.04:23-0.86:104:23New Moon1Wed
2Thu11:1112.011:4311.14:36-0.15:07-0.96:114:22Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:5612.15:200.05:53-0.96:124:20Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:3011.012:4412.06:070.16:43-0.86:144:19Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:2110.81:3711.77:000.37:38-0.66:154:18Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:1710.62:3511.47:580.58:37-0.46:164:17First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:1810.43:3911.09:010.79:40-0.26:184:15First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:2310.34:4710.810:090.710:450.06:194:14First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:2910.55:5510.711:170.511:49-0.16:204:13Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:3210.86:5910.812:220.26:224:12Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:3011.27:5810.912:49-0.21:22-0.36:234:11Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:2311.58:5211.01:44-0.32:17-0.66:244:10Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:1211.89:4211.12:35-0.33:07-0.96:264:08Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:5811.810:2811.03:22-0.23:53-0.96:274:07Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:4111.811:1210.84:070.04:37-0.86:284:06Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:2211.611:5510.54:490.35:20-0.66:304:05Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:0311.25:310.66:02-0.26:314:05Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:3710.212:4510.96:131.06:440.26:324:04Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:209.91:2810.56:561.37:270.56:344:03Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:049.62:1310.17:411.68:120.86:354:02Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:519.33:019.78:291.88:591.16:364:01Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:409.23:539.49:201.99:491.36:374:00Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:329.24:489.310:151.910:411.36:394:00Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:249.35:439.311:101.711:321.26:403:59Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:159.66:379.412:041.46:413:58Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:0310.17:289.712:221.012:540.96:423:58Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:4910.68:1710.11:090.81:420.36:443:57Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:3311.29:0310.51:550.52:28-0.36:453:57New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:1811.79:4910.82:400.23:14-0.86:463:56New Moon29Wed
30Thu10:0212.210:3611.13:25-0.14:00-1.26:473:56New Moon30Thu
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 9:55 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 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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