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 26m 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 - Jul 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:0011.73:3911.18:58-0.79:240.24:538:21First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:5911.24:3611.29:53-0.310:260.34:548:20First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:0110.75:3411.210:490.111:290.34:548:20First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:0410.26:3211.111:480.54:558:20First Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:099.87:3111.112:320.312:470.84:568:20Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:119.68:2711.11:340.21:461.14:568:19Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:109.69:2111.12:320.12:421.24:578:19Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:039.610:1111.13:260.03:341.34:588:18Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:529.610:5811.14:150.04:221.34:588:18Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:369.711:4111.05:010.15:071.34:598:17Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:189.75:430.15:491.45:008:17Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:2210.912:579.76:220.36:291.45:018:16Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:0110.71:349.77:000.47:081.55:028:16Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:4010.52:129.77:360.67:481.65:038:15Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:1810.22:499.78:120.88:281.65:038:14Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:589.93:279.88:481.09:101.65:048:14Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:409.64:089.89:271.29:561.75:058:13Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:269.24:519.810:081.510:451.65:068:12Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:168.95:399.910:541.711:381.55:078:11Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:118.86:3110.111:451.85:088:10Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:108.87:2710.412:351.212:411.85:098:10Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:109.08:2410.81:340.91:391.65:108:09Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:089.39:2011.32:310.42:371.35:118:08Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:039.810:1511.83:27-0.23:340.85:128:07New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:5610.411:0912.34:20-0.74:290.45:138:06New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:4810.95:11-1.15:230.05:148:05New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:0212.512:3911.36:02-1.36:17-0.35:158:04Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:5412.51:3011.66:52-1.37:12-0.55:168:02Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:4812.32:2211.77:43-1.18:08-0.55:178:01Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:4311.83:1511.78:35-0.89:05-0.35:188:00First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:4011.24:0911.59:28-0.210:05-0.15:207:59First Quarter31Tue
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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