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 : 7:56 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 11m at 1:59 am (10.6 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 - Nov 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:1510.45:4010.711:020.611:360.16:094:23Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:1910.56:4510.612:080.46:114:22Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:1810.87:4510.712:360.01:080.16:124:21Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:1111.18:3810.81:310.02:03-0.36:134:19Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:5911.49:2710.82:210.02:52-0.56:154:18Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:4311.510:1110.73:070.13:37-0.66:164:17Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:2311.410:5310.63:500.24:19-0.56:174:15Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:0211.311:3310.34:300.54:59-0.36:194:14Full Moon8Wed
9Thu11:4111.15:090.85:380.06:204:13Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:1210.112:1910.85:471.06:170.36:214:12Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:529.812:5810.56:261.36:570.56:234:11Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:339.61:4010.27:081.67:390.86:244:10Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:169.32:259.97:521.88:231.06:254:09Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:039.23:149.68:401.99:111.26:274:08Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:529.24:069.49:321.910:011.26:284:07Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:449.35:029.410:271.810:531.26:294:06Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:369.65:589.511:231.411:451.06:314:05Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:2810.06:539.812:180.96:324:04Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:1710.67:4510.212:360.71:100.36:334:03Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:0511.38:3610.71:250.32:00-0.46:354:02Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:5311.99:2511.12:14-0.12:49-1.06:364:01New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:4012.410:1511.43:02-0.43:38-1.46:374:01New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:2912.811:0511.53:51-0.64:28-1.76:384:00New Moon23Thu
24Fri11:1912.911:5711.54:42-0.65:19-1.86:403:59Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:1212.75:35-0.56:13-1.66:413:58Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:5111.41:0712.36:30-0.37:08-1.36:423:58Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:4811.12:0611.87:300.08:07-0.96:433:57First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:4810.93:0911.38:330.29:08-0.46:453:57First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:5110.74:1510.79:380.410:10-0.16:463:56First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:5510.65:2110.410:450.511:120.26:473:56First Quarter30Thu
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 4:57 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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