Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : 8:08 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 27m at 2:33 pm (9.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:55 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Dec 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:589.85:1810.010:421.211:100.46:493:55Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:5510.36:1910.311:430.66:503:55Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:5011.07:1910.712:070.112:430.06:513:54Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:4511.78:1611.11:03-0.21:40-0.86:523:54Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:3712.39:1111.41:57-0.52:35-1.46:533:54New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:2912.810:0511.62:50-0.83:28-1.96:543:54New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:2013.010:5811.63:42-0.84:21-2.16:553:54New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:1213.011:5211.54:35-0.85:14-2.06:563:54Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:0512.75:29-0.56:07-1.76:573:54Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:4611.21:0012.26:24-0.27:02-1.26:583:54Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:4210.81:5711.67:210.27:59-0.76:593:54Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:4010.52:5610.98:210.68:57-0.17:003:54First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:3910.13:5810.39:231.09:550.37:013:54First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:399.95:019.910:261.110:540.77:013:54First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:389.96:029.611:271.111:500.97:023:55First Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:339.97:009.412:251.07:033:55Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:2410.17:539.412:431.01:180.87:033:55Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:1010.38:419.51:311.12:060.57:043:56Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:5310.59:249.62:161.12:500.37:043:56Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:3210.610:049.62:571.13:300.27:053:56Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:0910.710:429.73:361.14:080.17:063:57Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:4510.811:189.74:131.14:440.17:063:57Full Moon22Fri
23Sat11:2110.811:549.74:481.25:200.17:063:58Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:5710.85:251.25:560.17:073:59Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:319.712:3510.76:021.26:340.17:073:59Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:109.71:1610.66:431.27:150.27:074:00Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:529.82:0210.57:271.27:590.27:084:01Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:389.92:5210.38:171.18:470.27:084:02Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:2910.03:4710.19:131.09:400.37:084:02Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:2410.34:4810.010:130.710:370.37:084:03Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun5:2210.65:5210.111:160.37:084:04Waning Crescent31Sun
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 5:20 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 (81% 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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