Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : in 4h 34m at 11:31 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:05 am (9.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:57 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Jul 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:3310.23:089.58:300.88:431.84:528:21Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:1410.03:499.69:090.99:271.84:538:20First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:589.84:319.89:491.010:151.64:548:20First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:469.55:1710.010:331.111:071.44:548:20First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:399.46:0710.311:211.24:558:20First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:379.37:0010.612:031.112:141.24:568:19Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:369.47:5511.01:010.71:101.24:568:19Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:369.68:5111.51:590.22:071.04:578:19Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:359.99:4712.02:57-0.33:050.84:588:18Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:3210.310:4312.33:54-0.84:030.54:588:18Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:2710.711:3912.64:49-1.14:590.24:598:17Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:2110.95:44-1.35:560.05:008:17Full Moon12Sun
13Mon12:3512.61:1611.16:37-1.46:53-0.15:018:16Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:3012.42:1011.27:31-1.27:510.05:028:15Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:2712.03:0511.28:24-0.98:490.15:038:15Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:2411.44:0011.19:18-0.49:490.35:048:14Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:2310.84:5611.010:130.110:490.45:048:13Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:2410.25:5310.811:090.611:510.65:058:13Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:269.76:5010.612:061.15:068:12Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:289.37:4610.512:510.71:031.55:078:11Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:279.28:3910.41:500.71:591.75:088:10Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:219.19:3010.52:440.62:511.75:098:09Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:109.210:1610.63:330.53:391.75:108:08Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:549.310:5810.64:180.54:231.65:118:07New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:349.411:3710.74:590.45:031.55:128:06New Moon25Sat
26Sun12:119.55:370.45:411.55:138:05New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:1410.712:469.76:130.46:181.45:148:04New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:5010.71:219.86:470.56:541.45:158:03Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:2610.51:559.97:200.57:311.35:178:02Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:0310.42:3110.07:540.68:101.35:188:01Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri2:4110.13:0810.28:300.78:521.25:198:00Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 2:48 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Southwest Harbor, ME in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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