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 : in 15m at 11:44 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:579.97:3110.212:211.112:470.84:528:09Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:579.88:2310.41:211.01:401.04:518:10Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:519.79:0910.52:160.72:301.14:518:11Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:419.69:5210.63:060.53:151.34:508:12Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:269.610:3210.73:510.43:571.44:508:12New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:089.611:1010.74:320.34:371.54:508:13New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:479.511:4710.75:110.35:151.64:498:14New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:249.55:490.35:521.74:498:15New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:2310.61:029.46:260.46:291.84:498:15Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:0110.51:399.47:030.57:071.94:498:16Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:3910.42:189.37:410.67:471.94:488:16Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:1910.32:599.48:210.78:301.94:488:17Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:0210.23:429.59:030.79:161.84:488:17First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:4910.14:299.79:470.710:071.64:488:18First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:4110.05:1910.010:350.711:031.34:488:18First Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:3610.06:1110.411:260.64:488:19First Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:3510.07:0410.912:010.912:190.64:488:19Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:3610.17:5911.41:000.41:150.54:488:19Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:3610.38:5411.91:59-0.22:110.44:488:20Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:3410.59:4912.32:57-0.73:080.34:498:20Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:3110.710:4412.63:53-1.24:040.24:498:20Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:2710.911:3912.74:49-1.45:000.14:498:20Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:2310.95:44-1.55:560.14:498:21Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:3412.61:1810.96:39-1.36:530.34:508:21Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:3012.32:1410.87:34-1.07:510.54:508:21Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:2711.83:1010.68:29-0.78:500.74:508:21Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:2511.24:0610.59:24-0.29:490.94:518:21Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:2410.65:0210.310:190.310:491.14:518:21Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:2310.15:5810.211:140.711:491.14:528:21Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:239.66:5210.212:081.14:528:21Third Quarter30Mon
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 3:07 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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