Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : 8:25 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 04m at 2:25 am (10.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Sep 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:588.26:139.311:302.55:567:09First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:598.27:119.512:201.812:292.55:577:07Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:568.48:079.81:181.51:272.25:597:05Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:488.98:5910.32:111.12:201.86:007:04Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:359.49:4610.82:590.63:081.26:017:02Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:1910.110:3111.33:430.13:540.66:027:00Full Moon6Sat
7Sun11:0010.711:1611.74:25-0.34:390.06:036:58Full Moon7Sun
8Mon11:4211.35:06-0.65:24-0.46:046:56Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:0011.912:2411.85:48-0.86:11-0.86:056:54Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:4711.81:0812.06:32-0.76:59-0.96:076:53Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:3511.51:5512.17:17-0.57:51-0.86:086:51Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:2711.12:4611.98:070.08:46-0.66:096:49Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:2310.53:4211.59:010.59:46-0.26:106:47Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:259.94:4411.110:021.010:520.26:116:45Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:329.55:5310.711:091.36:126:43Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:439.37:0310.612:020.412:201.46:146:41Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:519.48:1010.71:100.41:281.36:156:40Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:529.79:1010.82:120.32:301.06:166:38Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:4510.110:0211.03:070.13:240.66:176:36Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:3110.410:4911.03:560.04:130.46:186:34New Moon20Sat
21Sun11:1310.611:3110.94:380.04:570.26:196:32New Moon21Sun
22Mon11:5110.75:180.25:370.26:206:30New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:1110.712:2710.75:540.46:160.36:226:28New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:4910.41:0210.66:290.86:530.56:236:26Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:2710.01:3710.47:041.17:310.76:246:25Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:059.62:1410.27:411.58:111.06:256:23Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:469.22:549.98:201.98:541.36:266:21Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun3:308.83:409.69:032.29:421.56:286:19First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:208.54:319.49:522.510:371.76:296:17First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:178.35:299.310:492.511:361.76:306:15First Quarter30Tue
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 5:25 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 76% 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 Waning Gibbous (76% 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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