Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : 11:31 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 56m at 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 - Sep 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:279.16:4410.212:021.75:567:09First Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:319.07:4710.112:500.91:061.85:577:08Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:309.08:4410.21:510.92:041.75:587:06Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:229.29:3410.42:440.82:561.56:007:04Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:079.510:1810.53:310.63:421.26:017:02Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:469.810:5710.64:120.54:231.06:027:00Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:2210.011:3410.64:490.55:010.96:036:59Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:5510.25:220.55:360.86:046:57Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:0810.512:2710.35:540.66:110.76:056:55Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:4210.312:5810.46:250.76:450.76:066:53Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:1710.11:3110.46:570.97:200.86:086:51Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:539.82:0610.47:301.27:590.86:096:49Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:329.52:4510.38:081.48:420.96:106:47Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:179.23:3110.28:511.69:321.06:116:46Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:089.04:2510.19:421.810:301.16:126:44Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:088.85:2610.110:421.911:341.06:136:42Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:148.96:3410.411:481.76:146:40Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:219.27:4010.812:410.712:571.36:166:38Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:239.98:4311.31:440.22:010.76:176:36Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:2010.69:4111.82:42-0.43:010.06:186:34Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:1211.410:3512.23:35-0.93:57-0.76:196:32New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:0212.011:2712.34:25-1.24:49-1.26:206:31New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:5012.45:14-1.25:41-1.56:216:29New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:1812.212:3812.56:02-1.06:32-1.46:236:27Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:0911.81:2712.36:51-0.67:24-1.16:246:25Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:0111.22:1711.97:410.08:18-0.66:256:23Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:5610.53:1111.38:340.69:140.06:266:21First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:539.84:0810.69:301.310:140.56:276:19First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:559.35:1110.110:311.711:171.06:286:18First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:598.96:159.811:352.06:306:16First Quarter30Sun
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 8:32 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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