Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:32 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 20m at 6:30 pm (11.0 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 - Dec 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:469.212:4810.36:141.86:500.66:493:55Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:279.21:3110.26:561.97:340.76:503:55Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:129.12:1910.17:431.98:210.76:513:55Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:019.23:1210.08:361.89:120.76:523:54Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:559.44:109.99:341.610:070.66:533:54Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:519.85:1110.010:361.211:030.46:543:54Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:4810.46:1410.211:380.66:553:54Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:4411.07:1510.412:000.212:38-0.16:563:54Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:3811.78:1310.712:560.01:36-0.76:573:54Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:3112.29:0911.01:51-0.22:31-1.36:583:54New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:2312.610:0311.22:44-0.43:25-1.76:583:54New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:1512.810:5611.23:37-0.44:18-1.86:593:54New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:0712.711:4911.04:30-0.35:11-1.77:003:54Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:0012.45:23-0.16:04-1.47:013:54Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:4210.712:5411.96:180.26:58-0.97:023:54Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:3710.41:5011.37:140.67:53-0.47:023:55Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:3310.12:4810.78:121.08:490.27:033:55First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:309.83:4810.19:131.29:450.67:043:55First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:289.64:499.610:141.410:411.07:043:56First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:259.65:499.211:151.411:351.37:053:56First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:199.66:479.012:121.37:053:57Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:099.87:409.012:271.41:061.17:063:57Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:5510.08:299.11:161.51:540.87:063:58Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:3810.29:149.22:021.52:390.67:073:58Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:1910.49:549.32:441.53:200.47:073:59Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:5710.510:339.43:231.43:580.37:074:00Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:3410.611:109.44:011.44:360.27:084:00Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:1110.711:479.54:381.45:120.17:084:01Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:4910.75:151.35:500.17:084:02Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:259.512:2810.75:541.36:290.17:084:03Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:059.61:1010.76:361.27:070.07:084:03Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 9:31 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 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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