Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : 9:24 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 04m at 3:25 am (11.4 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 - Oct 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:0911.15:370.26:01-0.16:316:13Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:3410.612:4611.06:140.56:400.16:326:11Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:1310.31:2410.76:510.97:190.46:346:10Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:539.92:0210.57:291.27:590.76:356:08Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri2:339.52:4310.18:091.68:421.06:366:06Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat3:179.23:289.88:531.89:281.36:376:04Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:058.94:189.69:412.110:191.46:396:02Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:578.85:129.510:342.111:131.46:406:01Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:538.86:099.511:312.06:415:59Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:489.17:069.812:081.312:281.86:425:57Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:419.58:0010.11:011.01:231.36:435:55Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:3010.28:5210.61:510.62:150.66:455:54Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:1710.99:4111.12:390.13:04-0.16:465:52Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:0211.610:2911.53:25-0.33:52-0.76:475:50New Moon14Sun
15Mon10:4712.211:1611.74:10-0.64:40-1.36:485:48New Moon15Mon
16Tue11:3312.64:57-0.75:28-1.66:505:47New Moon16Tue
17Wed12:0511.812:2112.85:45-0.76:19-1.66:515:45Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:5611.61:1212.76:35-0.67:12-1.56:525:43Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:5011.32:0612.37:28-0.28:08-1.16:545:42Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:4710.93:0511.88:260.29:08-0.76:555:40First Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:4810.54:0811.39:290.510:11-0.26:565:39First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:5310.25:1510.910:360.811:170.16:575:37First Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:0010.16:2410.611:450.96:595:35First Quarter23Tue
24Wed7:0510.27:2910.512:220.312:510.77:005:34Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:0410.48:2910.51:220.31:520.57:015:32Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:5710.79:2210.52:170.32:460.27:035:31Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:4410.910:1010.53:060.33:350.07:045:29Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:2611.010:5310.53:510.44:19-0.27:055:28Full Moon28Sun
29Mon11:0511.111:3310.44:320.55:00-0.27:075:26Full Moon29Mon
30Tue11:4211.05:100.75:38-0.17:085:25Full Moon30Tue
31Wed12:1110.212:1810.95:460.96:150.17:095:23Full Moon31Wed
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 6:24 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 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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