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 6h 10m 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 - Feb 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:4610.510:199.43:101.23:450.26:514:41Full Moon1Mon
2Tue10:2610.610:569.63:511.04:230.16:504:43Full Moon2Tue
3Wed11:0310.611:309.74:290.94:580.26:494:44Full Moon3Wed
4Thu11:3810.65:050.95:310.26:484:46Full Moon4Thu
5Fri12:039.812:1210.45:390.96:030.36:474:47Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:369.912:4610.26:140.96:350.56:454:48Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:099.91:229.96:501.07:080.76:444:50Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:449.92:029.57:291.07:441.06:434:51Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue2:229.92:459.28:121.08:251.36:414:53Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:069.83:368.89:021.19:141.56:404:54Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:579.84:358.69:591.110:101.76:394:55Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:569.95:428.611:030.911:151.66:374:57Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:0110.16:508.812:100.66:364:58Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:0710.67:539.312:221.31:150.16:354:59Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:0911.38:5110.01:260.82:14-0.66:335:01Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:0711.99:4410.72:260.13:08-1.26:325:02New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:0112.410:3511.43:22-0.53:59-1.66:305:04New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:5312.611:2411.84:15-1.04:48-1.86:295:05New Moon18Thu
19Fri11:4412.55:07-1.35:36-1.76:275:06Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:1212.012:3512.25:59-1.36:24-1.36:255:08Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:0112.01:2811.56:52-1.17:14-0.76:245:09Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:5111.72:2210.87:46-0.78:050.06:225:10First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:4411.23:209.98:43-0.29:000.76:215:12First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:4010.64:229.29:430.310:001.36:195:13First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:4110.15:288.810:480.711:041.86:175:14First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:469.76:358.611:531.06:165:16Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:519.67:358.612:091.912:551.06:145:17Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:499.88:288.91:091.71:500.86:125:18Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:4010.09:139.22:021.52:370.66:115:20Waxing Gibbous29Mon
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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