Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : 6:44 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4m at 12:44 am (10.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Dec 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:0611.411:3910.34:320.65:04-0.46:493:55New Moon1Mon
2Tue11:4711.55:120.65:45-0.56:503:55Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:2110.412:3111.45:560.66:29-0.56:513:55Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:0710.41:1811.36:430.67:17-0.46:523:54Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri1:5610.42:1111.17:350.78:10-0.36:533:54First Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:5110.43:0910.88:330.79:06-0.26:543:54First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:4910.54:1210.69:360.610:07-0.16:553:54First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:5110.75:1810.510:420.411:090.06:563:54First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:5311.06:2410.511:480.16:573:54Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:5411.47:2710.712:10-0.112:51-0.46:583:54Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:5111.88:2610.91:10-0.21:49-0.96:583:54Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:4512.19:2011.12:06-0.42:44-1.26:593:54Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:3612.310:1111.12:58-0.43:35-1.47:003:54Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:2512.311:0011.13:49-0.44:24-1.47:013:54Full Moon14Sun
15Mon11:1212.111:4710.94:37-0.25:11-1.27:023:54Full Moon15Mon
16Tue11:5811.85:240.15:57-0.87:023:55Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:3310.612:4411.46:110.46:43-0.47:033:55Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:1910.31:3010.86:580.87:280.07:043:55Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri2:0610.02:1810.37:461.18:150.57:043:56Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:549.73:089.88:361.49:030.97:053:56Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:439.54:009.49:281.69:521.27:053:57Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:359.44:559.110:231.710:441.47:063:57Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:279.45:528.911:191.611:351.57:063:58Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:189.66:468.912:131.47:073:58Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:079.97:389.112:261.41:041.07:073:59Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:5410.28:259.41:141.31:510.67:074:00Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:3810.69:109.72:001.12:350.27:084:00Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:2011.09:5210.02:430.83:18-0.27:084:01New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:0111.410:3410.43:250.54:00-0.67:084:02New Moon29Mon
30Tue10:4411.711:1710.64:080.34:42-0.97:084:03New Moon30Tue
31Wed11:2811.94:520.15:26-1.07:084:04Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 3:44 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 94% 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 (94% 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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