Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:34 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 29m at 2:40 am (10.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:55 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - May 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:4011.44:2310.49:41-0.410:060.85:247:36Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:4210.85:2610.110:420.111:101.05:227:37Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:4710.36:289.911:440.55:217:39Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:5110.07:2610.012:141.112:430.75:197:40Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:519.88:2010.11:151.01:380.85:187:41Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:469.89:0810.32:100.82:290.95:177:42Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:349.99:5110.53:000.53:140.95:157:43Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:189.910:3010.73:440.33:560.95:147:45New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:5910.011:0710.84:250.24:341.05:137:46New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:3710.011:4210.85:030.15:101.05:117:47New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:139.95:390.15:461.25:107:48New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:1710.812:499.96:150.26:211.35:097:49New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:5210.81:269.86:500.26:571.45:087:50Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:2910.72:049.77:270.37:361.45:077:51Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:0910.62:459.78:070.48:181.55:067:53Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:5210.53:309.78:500.49:061.45:057:54Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:4010.44:199.89:370.59:581.35:047:55First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:3310.35:1210.110:290.410:561.15:037:56First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:3110.26:0810.411:240.411:570.75:027:57First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:3310.37:0610.912:220.25:017:58Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:3610.58:0311.512:590.21:200.05:007:59Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:3610.88:5912.11:59-0.42:18-0.24:598:00Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:3511.29:5412.62:58-1.03:14-0.44:588:01Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:3111.410:4712.93:53-1.54:09-0.64:578:02Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:2611.611:4013.04:48-1.85:03-0.64:568:03Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:1911.65:41-1.85:57-0.54:568:04Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:3312.81:1311.46:35-1.76:51-0.24:558:05Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:2712.42:0811.27:28-1.37:470.14:548:06Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:2211.93:0310.98:23-0.88:440.54:538:07Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:1811.33:5910.59:18-0.39:430.84:538:08Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:1610.74:5610.310:130.210:421.14:528:09Third Quarter31Tue
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Southwest Harbor, ME in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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