Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : in 1h 59m at 9:15 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:56 pm (10.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:56 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Dec 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:3110.77:0310.012:260.26:483:55Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:2611.08:0110.012:450.51:240.06:493:55Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:1811.18:5310.11:390.62:17-0.36:503:55Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:0511.29:4110.02:280.73:04-0.46:513:55New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:4811.210:2410.03:140.73:48-0.46:523:54New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:2911.211:059.93:560.94:30-0.36:533:54New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:0911.011:449.84:361.05:09-0.16:543:54New Moon7Sat
8Sun11:4810.85:161.25:480.16:553:54Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:229.612:2610.65:541.36:260.46:563:54Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:019.51:0610.36:341.57:040.66:573:54Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:419.41:4710.07:151.77:440.86:583:54Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:229.32:319.77:591.88:251.06:593:54First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:059.33:189.48:461.89:091.17:003:54First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:529.44:099.29:371.79:561.27:013:54First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:409.65:049.110:311.510:471.37:013:54First Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:319.96:019.111:271.211:391.27:023:55Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:2310.36:589.312:230.77:033:55Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:1610.87:549.712:331.01:170.17:033:55Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:0811.48:4710.11:260.72:11-0.57:043:56Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:0011.99:3910.52:190.43:03-1.07:053:56Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:5112.310:3110.83:120.13:54-1.47:053:56Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:4312.611:2311.04:04-0.24:46-1.67:063:57Full Moon22Sun
23Mon11:3612.64:58-0.35:38-1.67:063:57Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:1511.212:3112.45:53-0.46:31-1.47:063:58Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:0911.21:2712.06:50-0.37:25-1.17:073:59Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:0511.12:2511.47:49-0.18:21-0.67:073:59Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:0310.93:2710.78:510.29:19-0.17:084:00Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:0210.84:3210.19:560.310:190.47:084:01Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:0310.65:389.711:010.411:200.87:084:01Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:0410.66:429.412:040.47:084:02Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:0210.67:399.412:201.01:040.37:084:03Waning Crescent31Tue
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 12:35 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 Third Quarter (62% 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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