Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : 8:34 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 58m at 2:40 am (10.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:55 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Feb 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:4311.62:0811.27:33-0.77:56-0.66:514:42Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:3611.53:0610.68:30-0.48:51-0.16:504:43Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:3411.24:0910.09:32-0.29:530.36:484:45Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:3710.95:189.710:400.010:590.66:474:46Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:4410.86:289.611:480.06:464:48Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:5010.87:339.712:070.712:54-0.16:454:49Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:5311.08:3210.01:120.61:54-0.46:434:50Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:4911.29:2510.32:110.32:48-0.66:424:52New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:4011.410:1110.53:030.13:36-0.76:414:53New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:2611.410:5410.73:51-0.14:20-0.76:394:55New Moon10Thu
11Fri11:0811.311:3410.74:35-0.15:00-0.56:384:56New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:4911.15:160.05:38-0.36:374:57Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:1210.612:2810.75:560.16:150.06:354:59Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:4910.51:0710.36:350.36:520.46:345:00Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:2710.31:479.97:150.67:300.86:325:02Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:0610.02:299.47:570.98:101.26:315:03First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:489.83:168.98:421.28:551.56:295:04First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:359.54:088.69:331.49:451.86:285:06First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:279.45:058.410:281.510:411.96:265:07First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:259.46:058.511:271.411:401.86:255:08First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:239.67:038.812:251.06:235:10Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:1910.07:559.312:381.51:190.66:215:11Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:1110.68:449.91:311.02:080.06:205:13Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:0011.29:2910.62:210.32:54-0.66:185:14Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:4711.710:1411.33:09-0.33:39-1.16:175:15Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:3312.110:5811.83:56-0.94:23-1.46:155:17Full Moon26Sat
27Sun11:2012.211:4412.24:44-1.35:08-1.56:135:18Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:0912.15:32-1.55:55-1.46:115:19Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 5:37 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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