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 : 11:44 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 06m at 6:05 am (9.7 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 - Feb 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:2211.312:4012.06:04-0.66:34-1.26:514:42Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:1111.21:3111.46:56-0.47:23-0.66:504:43Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:0111.02:2410.77:49-0.18:120.06:494:44Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:5110.73:199.98:440.39:030.76:484:46First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:4410.24:179.29:410.79:571.36:464:47First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:399.95:188.710:411.010:551.76:454:49First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:379.66:218.511:421.111:552.06:444:50First Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:369.57:208.412:411.16:424:51Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:329.68:138.612:522.01:361.06:414:53Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:239.89:008.81:441.82:240.76:404:54Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:0810.19:419.12:311.53:070.56:384:56Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:4810.410:199.43:131.23:460.36:374:57Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:2610.610:539.73:511.04:210.16:364:58Full Moon13Fri
14Sat11:0110.711:2710.04:270.84:540.06:345:00Full Moon14Sat
15Sun11:3610.85:020.65:270.06:335:01Full Moon15Sun
16Mon12:0010.212:1110.75:380.56:000.06:315:03Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:3410.412:4910.56:150.36:350.16:305:04Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:1010.61:3010.36:560.37:130.36:285:05Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:5110.62:169.97:410.37:560.66:275:07Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:3610.63:089.58:320.48:470.96:255:08Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:2910.54:099.19:310.59:461.26:245:09Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:3110.45:188.910:380.510:531.46:225:11Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:4010.46:309.011:500.46:205:12Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:5010.77:399.412:051.212:590.06:195:13Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:5711.18:4010.01:140.82:02-0.56:175:15Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:5711.69:3510.62:170.22:58-1.06:155:16New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:5212.010:2511.13:14-0.33:49-1.36:145:17New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:4312.211:1211.54:06-0.74:37-1.46:125:19New Moon28Sat
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 8:54 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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