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 5h 31m 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 - Aug 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:4010.810:5612.24:03-0.94:18-0.15:217:57Full Moon1Wed
2Thu11:3111.111:4712.14:55-1.05:11-0.25:227:56Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:1911.25:43-1.06:01-0.25:237:55Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:3611.91:0611.26:30-0.86:49-0.15:247:53Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:2311.51:5111.17:15-0.47:370.25:257:52Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:0911.02:3510.87:590.18:240.55:277:51Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:5610.43:2110.58:430.69:120.85:287:49Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:449.94:0710.29:281.010:021.15:297:48Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:359.34:5710.010:161.510:551.45:307:46Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:298.95:499.811:071.811:511.55:317:45Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:268.76:449.712:012.05:327:44Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:238.67:389.812:471.512:572.05:337:42Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:178.88:3010.01:411.31:501.95:357:41Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:069.19:1810.42:311.02:391.65:367:39Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:519.510:0210.73:170.63:251.25:377:37Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:339.910:4311.13:590.34:080.85:387:36New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:1210.411:2411.44:38-0.14:490.55:397:34New Moon17Fri
18Sat11:5110.85:17-0.35:310.15:407:33New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:0611.512:3111.25:56-0.56:14-0.25:417:31Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:4811.61:1311.56:37-0.56:59-0.35:437:29Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:3411.51:5711.77:20-0.57:47-0.45:447:28Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:2211.22:4511.78:06-0.28:39-0.35:457:26Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:1510.83:3811.68:570.19:36-0.25:467:24First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:1210.44:3711.49:540.410:390.05:477:23First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:1610.05:4111.210:570.711:450.15:487:21First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:249.86:4811.112:040.85:507:19Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:329.87:5411.212:530.11:120.85:517:18Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:3610.18:5611.41:57-0.12:160.55:527:16Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:3410.59:5211.62:56-0.43:140.25:537:14Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:2510.810:4411.73:49-0.64:07-0.15:547:12Full Moon30Thu
31Fri11:1311.111:3111.64:37-0.64:56-0.25:557:11Full Moon31Fri
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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