Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : 11:31 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 12m at 5:34 pm (10.7 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 - Nov 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:3510.26:5910.712:210.76:094:23Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:3310.77:5810.912:520.01:220.16:114:22Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:2511.38:5311.01:46-0.12:16-0.46:124:21Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:1311.79:4311.02:35-0.23:07-0.86:134:19Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:5811.810:3010.93:22-0.13:54-0.96:154:18Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:4111.811:1510.74:060.14:39-0.86:164:17Full Moon6Fri
7Sat11:2311.611:5910.34:500.55:23-0.66:174:16Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:0511.25:320.96:07-0.26:194:14Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:449.912:4910.86:161.36:520.36:204:13Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:299.51:3410.37:011.77:380.86:214:12Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:169.12:239.97:492.08:281.16:234:11Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:078.83:159.58:412.39:191.46:244:10Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:018.74:119.39:362.410:131.56:254:09Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:558.75:089.210:332.311:051.56:274:08Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:478.96:039.211:292.011:541.46:284:07Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:369.36:559.312:211.66:294:06Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:219.87:439.612:411.21:101.16:314:05Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:0210.38:299.81:241.01:540.66:324:04Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:4210.89:1210.12:050.82:370.16:334:03New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:2211.39:5510.32:460.73:20-0.46:354:02New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:0411.710:3910.43:270.64:03-0.76:364:01New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:4711.911:2510.44:100.54:48-0.96:374:01New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:3412.04:560.55:37-0.86:384:00Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:1410.312:2411.85:460.66:28-0.76:403:59Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:0710.21:1811.66:400.87:24-0.56:413:59Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:0410.02:1811.27:390.98:24-0.26:423:58First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:059.93:2210.88:441.19:260.16:433:57First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:0910.04:3010.59:531.010:290.26:453:57First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:1410.25:3810.311:020.811:310.36:463:56First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:1510.56:4310.212:070.56:473:56Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 8:32 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 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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