Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : in 4h 08m at 10:49 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 5:34 pm (10.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:57 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Apr 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:4010.81:0710.16:320.06:410.76:137:00Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:1510.91:4610.07:100.07:190.96:117:01Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:5510.92:309.77:530.08:031.16:107:02Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:4010.73:199.48:420.28:531.36:087:04First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:3210.54:179.29:370.49:511.56:067:05First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:3310.35:229.110:400.510:581.56:047:06First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:4110.36:319.311:480.56:027:07First Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:5210.47:389.812:101.312:560.36:017:08Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:0010.78:3810.41:200.81:58-0.15:597:10Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:0211.19:3211.12:230.12:54-0.55:577:11Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:5811.510:2311.73:20-0.63:45-0.85:557:12Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:5011.611:1012.14:13-1.14:34-0.85:547:13Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:4011.611:5512.25:03-1.45:20-0.75:527:15Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:2811.45:51-1.46:06-0.35:507:16Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:4012.11:1510.96:38-1.26:520.25:487:17Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:2611.72:0310.47:26-0.87:390.75:477:18Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:1211.22:539.88:14-0.28:271.35:457:20Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:0110.63:449.39:050.49:191.75:437:21Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:5410.04:408.99:590.910:162.15:427:22Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:519.55:388.610:561.311:162.35:407:23Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:529.26:378.611:541.55:387:24Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:529.17:328.812:162.212:501.55:377:26Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:499.28:219.11:132.01:411.45:357:27Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:409.49:059.62:051.62:271.35:347:28Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:259.69:4410.02:521.23:081.15:327:29Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:079.810:2110.43:340.83:461.05:317:31Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:4710.010:5610.84:130.44:220.95:297:32New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:2610.111:3211.14:510.04:590.95:287:33New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:0510.15:29-0.25:360.95:267:34New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:1011.312:4610.16:09-0.36:160.95:257:35Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 2:11 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Southwest Harbor, ME in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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