Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 16m at 12:32 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:08 am (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Nov 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:319.512:3410.36:011.76:330.86:104:23Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:099.21:1210.16:391.97:141.06:114:21Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:518.91:569.97:212.17:591.16:134:20Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:388.82:459.78:092.38:501.26:144:19Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:318.73:419.69:032.39:461.26:154:17Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:288.94:419.710:032.110:441.06:174:16Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:279.25:4310.011:061.611:400.66:184:15Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:239.96:4310.412:061.06:194:14Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:1610.67:4010.812:350.21:030.26:214:13Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:0711.58:3411.31:27-0.21:58-0.66:224:11Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:5612.29:2711.62:17-0.62:50-1.36:234:10New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:4412.710:1811.73:06-0.83:41-1.86:254:09New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:3313.011:1011.63:56-0.84:32-1.96:264:08New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:2312.94:46-0.65:25-1.86:274:07Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:0311.312:1612.65:39-0.26:19-1.46:294:06Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:5910.91:1112.06:340.27:16-0.96:304:05Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:5710.42:1011.47:330.78:16-0.36:314:04First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:5810.03:1410.88:361.19:190.26:334:03First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:029.74:2010.39:421.410:220.56:344:03First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:069.65:259.910:491.411:220.86:354:02First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:069.76:289.811:511.36:374:01Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:019.97:249.712:180.912:491.16:384:00Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:4910.18:149.71:090.91:400.86:394:00Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:3210.38:599.71:551.02:250.56:403:59Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:1110.59:419.72:361.03:070.36:413:58Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:4810.610:199.73:141.13:450.26:433:58Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:2310.710:569.63:501.24:220.26:443:57Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:5710.611:329.54:251.44:570.36:453:57Full Moon28Thu
29Fri11:3210.65:001.55:330.46:463:56Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:089.412:0910.55:361.76:110.56:473:56Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 3:50 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 Waning Crescent (30% 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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