Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : in 50m at 2:37 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:15 am (10.0 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 - Oct 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:1910.210:3410.93:440.34:000.66:306:15Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:5610.711:1311.14:220.04:390.26:326:13Full Moon2Sat
3Sun11:3311.111:5311.34:59-0.15:19-0.26:336:11Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:1111.55:37-0.26:00-0.56:346:09Full Moon4Mon
5Tue12:3511.312:5211.76:16-0.26:43-0.66:356:07Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:1911.11:3511.86:59-0.17:30-0.66:366:05Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:0710.92:2311.77:460.28:21-0.56:386:04Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:5910.53:1611.48:370.59:18-0.26:396:02Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:5710.14:1611.19:360.810:210.06:406:00Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:029.85:2210.910:411.111:290.16:415:58Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:119.86:3210.811:511.16:435:57Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:1910.07:4110.912:370.11:010.86:445:55Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:2210.48:4311.11:41-0.12:050.46:455:53Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:1810.89:4011.42:39-0.33:030.06:465:51Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:0911.210:3111.53:31-0.53:55-0.46:485:50New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:5511.511:1911.44:19-0.54:43-0.66:495:48New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:3811.65:03-0.45:29-0.66:505:46New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:0311.212:1911.55:46-0.16:12-0.56:515:45New Moon18Mon
19Tue12:4710.912:5911.36:270.36:54-0.26:535:43Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:2910.41:4010.97:080.87:370.26:545:41Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:1310.02:2210.57:491.28:210.66:555:40Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:589.53:0610.18:331.79:070.96:565:38Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:469.13:559.79:212.09:571.36:585:36First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:388.84:489.410:142.310:511.56:595:35First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:338.75:469.311:102.311:471.57:005:33First Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:308.76:439.412:082.27:025:32First Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:249.07:389.612:421.31:031.97:035:30Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:139.58:299.91:321.11:541.47:045:29Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:5710.09:1510.32:180.72:410.87:065:27Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:3910.610:0010.73:010.43:250.27:075:26Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:1911.29:4311.12:430.03:08-0.36:084:25Full Moon31Sun
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 5:56 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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