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 5h 41m 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 - Aug 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:249.93:5010.39:090.99:391.15:207:58First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:119.64:3610.49:531.110:311.05:217:57First Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:049.45:2810.510:431.211:290.85:227:56First Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:049.26:2610.711:391.45:237:55Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:099.27:2811.012:310.612:421.35:247:53Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:149.48:3111.41:360.21:461.15:257:52Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:179.99:3211.92:39-0.22:490.75:267:51Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:1510.410:3012.33:38-0.73:490.35:287:49Full Moon8Sat
9Sun11:1110.911:2612.54:34-1.14:47-0.15:297:48Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:0311.35:27-1.35:42-0.45:307:46Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:2012.612:5511.66:18-1.46:37-0.65:317:45Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:1312.31:4511.67:08-1.17:31-0.55:327:43Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:0711.82:3611.57:58-0.78:26-0.35:337:42Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:0111.23:2811.38:48-0.19:220.05:347:40Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:5710.54:2110.99:410.510:190.45:367:39Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:559.85:1710.510:351.111:190.85:377:37Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:579.26:1510.211:331.65:387:36Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:598.97:1410.012:201.012:331.95:397:34Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:598.88:1210.01:201.11:312.05:407:33Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:548.99:0410.12:161.02:251.95:417:31Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:439.19:5110.33:060.93:141.75:437:29Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:269.310:3310.53:510.73:581.55:447:28New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:059.611:1210.74:310.54:381.25:457:26New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:409.811:4810.75:070.45:151.15:467:24New Moon24Mon
25Tue12:1410.05:410.35:500.95:477:23New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:2310.712:4610.26:130.46:250.85:487:21Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:5810.61:1910.46:450.47:010.85:507:19Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:3410.41:5410.67:180.67:400.75:517:17Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:1210.22:3210.67:540.78:220.65:527:16Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:559.93:1410.68:350.99:090.75:537:14First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:449.64:0310.69:211.210:030.75:547:12First Quarter31Mon
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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