Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:37 am (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 18m at 9:30 pm (12.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Nov 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:089.61:1410.26:421.67:120.86:104:23Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:499.31:5610.07:231.87:561.06:114:21Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:349.12:439.88:082.08:431.26:134:20First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:248.93:359.68:592.19:361.26:144:19First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:189.04:329.69:552.010:311.16:154:17First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:149.25:319.810:541.711:270.86:174:16First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:109.76:2910.211:531.26:184:15Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:0310.37:2510.712:210.412:490.56:194:14Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:5311.18:1911.21:13-0.11:42-0.26:214:13Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:4211.99:1011.62:03-0.52:34-1.06:224:11Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:3012.510:0111.92:52-0.83:24-1.66:234:10Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:1912.910:5212.03:41-1.04:15-1.96:254:09Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:0813.011:4511.84:31-1.05:07-2.06:264:08Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:0012.95:23-0.76:00-1.86:274:07Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:3911.512:5412.56:17-0.46:56-1.46:294:06Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:3611.11:5212.07:150.17:55-0.96:304:05Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:3610.72:5411.38:170.58:57-0.46:314:04Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:4010.33:5910.89:220.810:010.06:334:03Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:4510.15:0610.410:291.011:040.36:344:03Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:4910.16:1110.211:340.96:354:02Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:4710.27:1110.112:040.412:350.76:364:01Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:4010.48:0510.112:590.51:290.56:384:00Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:2710.68:5310.11:480.52:180.36:394:00Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:0910.89:3610.12:320.63:020.16:403:59New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:4710.910:1510.13:130.73:420.06:413:58New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:2310.910:5310.03:510.84:190.06:433:58New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:5810.911:299.94:271.04:550.16:443:57New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:3310.85:021.25:310.26:453:57Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:069.712:0910.65:371.36:070.46:463:56Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:439.612:4610.46:141.56:450.56:473:56Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 12:33 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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