Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : in 2h 05m at 9:24 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:06 pm (10.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:49 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - May 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:4310.07:1810.312:061.212:350.55:237:37Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:4310.38:1210.91:060.61:310.25:217:38Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:4110.89:0511.62:04-0.12:25-0.15:207:39Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:3711.29:5712.33:00-0.83:18-0.55:187:41Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:3111.510:4812.83:53-1.44:10-0.75:177:42Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:2411.711:3913.04:46-1.85:02-0.85:167:43Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:1711.75:39-2.05:55-0.75:147:44Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:3113.01:1111.66:32-1.96:49-0.45:137:45Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:2512.72:0711.37:27-1.67:46-0.15:127:46Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:2212.23:0410.98:24-1.18:450.35:117:48Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:2111.64:0410.69:22-0.69:470.75:097:49Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:2311.05:0610.310:22-0.110:510.95:087:50Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:2610.56:0710.211:230.311:551.05:077:51Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:3010.17:0610.212:220.65:067:52Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:329.98:0010.312:560.91:180.85:057:53Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:289.88:5010.41:530.82:100.95:047:54Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:199.89:3510.62:440.52:571.05:037:55Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:059.810:1610.73:300.43:401.15:027:57Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:479.810:5410.84:130.24:201.15:017:58New Moon19Sat
20Sun11:269.911:3110.84:520.24:581.25:007:59New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:039.85:290.25:351.34:598:00New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:0610.812:409.86:050.26:111.44:588:01New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:4210.81:169.76:410.36:471.54:578:02Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:1910.71:549.77:180.37:251.54:578:03Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:5810.62:349.77:560.48:071.54:568:04Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:3910.53:169.88:370.48:521.54:558:05Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:2510.44:039.99:220.59:421.44:548:06First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:1610.34:5310.110:100.510:371.24:548:06First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:1110.25:4710.511:030.511:360.84:538:07First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:1110.26:4310.911:580.44:538:08Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:1310.37:4011.412:370.412:560.34:528:09Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 12:45 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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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