Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 47m at 12:32 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:08 am (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Aug 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:009.611:0611.04:260.34:311.25:217:57New Moon1Sat
2Sun11:3910.011:4611.35:050.05:120.95:227:56New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:1710.45:43-0.25:530.65:237:55New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:2711.412:5610.86:21-0.46:350.35:257:53Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:0911.41:3711.17:00-0.47:200.15:267:52Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:5411.32:2011.37:42-0.38:080.05:277:51Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:4211.03:0711.48:28-0.19:000.05:287:49First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:3410.63:5911.49:170.29:570.15:297:48First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:3210.14:5611.210:120.610:590.25:307:46First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:359.75:5911.111:140.95:317:45First Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:449.57:0611.112:060.212:201.15:337:43Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:529.68:1211.21:140.11:281.05:347:42Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:569.89:1311.52:18-0.12:320.85:357:40Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:5410.210:1011.73:17-0.33:310.55:367:39Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:4710.511:0211.84:10-0.64:250.25:377:37Full Moon15Sat
16Sun11:3510.811:5011.74:59-0.65:140.15:387:36Full Moon16Sun
17Mon12:1910.95:44-0.56:010.15:397:34Full Moon17Mon
18Tue12:3611.41:0210.96:27-0.36:460.25:417:32Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:2011.01:4310.87:080.17:300.45:427:31Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:0310.62:2410.67:480.58:140.75:437:29Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:4710.03:0610.38:291.09:001.05:447:28Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:339.53:5010.09:121.59:481.35:457:26Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:219.04:389.79:581.910:401.65:467:24Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:158.65:319.510:502.211:361.75:487:22Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:138.46:289.411:452.35:497:21Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:118.47:259.612:341.712:432.35:507:19Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:078.68:199.91:301.41:382.15:517:17Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:579.09:0810.32:211.12:291.75:527:16Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:429.59:5310.83:070.63:161.25:537:14Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:2410.110:3611.23:490.24:000.75:547:12New Moon30Sun
31Mon11:0410.611:1911.54:30-0.24:430.25:567:10New Moon31Mon
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 3:50 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 30% 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 Crescent (30% 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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